Yes, because domestic abuse often results in a sense of external-internal chaos, unpredictability, and apprehension about what could come around the corner. Besides safety, the most important aspect of the healing process from domestic abuse is finding stability, so that you don't wake up in the morning feeling something bad could happen to you. Connecting with well-adjusted friends, raising your children, and whatever else it is that is safe and aligned with your values can help you settle into a state of normalcy.