They have scars and stories every bit as impressive as the dragon slayers of yore. In those days, dragon slayers were admired. Ballads were sung. They were heros and heroines. Today, we treat abuse as shameful.
Survivors try to hide their scars.
I don't think so. We have met many abused who did not become abusers themselves. Who are loving, gentle, spiritual beings. Many of these, however, have still not finished the battle. They have survived.