The impact on the rest of my life has been minimal. I didn't become homeless. 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.