Carly Lee's repeated exposure to childhood domestic violence at the hands of her own parent, deeply affected how she viewed the world and had a devastating impact on her emotional development and growth. As an adult she came to view control and fear as acceptable in a romantic relationship. This was her normal.

As a young adult Carly's own choices would lead her to repeat the patterns of becoming a victim of domestic violence. She was humiliated and embarrassed that her adult choices had allowed herself to become a victim. A tipping point would come in her life after experiencing...