These acts may range from simple verbal abuse to life threatening acts. All ages, religions, and classes are involved. A man may give many reasons for abuse, such as alcohol use or abuse as a child. All are unacceptable. It's difficult to know who will become an abuser.
Abuse often escalates in frequency and severity over time.
This cycle must be stopped, because without help, the abuse will continue. There are no typical victims. When you are involved in this type of relationship, you may feel confused. It is common to feel both love and fear. You may feel you are at fault or the abuse was deserved.