I didn't turn to drugs or alcohol. I didn't enter into a series of abusive relationships. I didn't commit suicide. Some women do. Instead, I went on to earn a doctorate, develop a successful consulting practice, and build a strong marriage.
Life is good.
But I still have nightmares, sometimes. I still walk out of movies that show acts of violence against women. About the Author Elaine Weiss, Ed. D. is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She is a members of Jewish Women International and serves on the Editorial Board of Jewish Woman magazine.