Those who are verbally, sexually, physically, and/or emotionally abused in childhood often end up in abusive relationships and either suffering more abuse or being abusive themselves. Why? Patterns and unresolved and unfinished business are two of the main reasons.

The truth about the focus on the abuser is the victim needs to focus much more on him/herself and what he/she needs. The victim needs to get clear about what action he/she needs to take and how to be safe. This is more important than the self-defeating and self-negating focus on the abuser.