thanks for sharing…i e-mailed this to my sister as she is dealing with said same issue.
any advice you can share as to the best way to break contact w/a narcissist?

Domestic abuse is all about power and control. Thank you for articulating this so well. I will share this with my friends who have been through similar times. We need more women like you to speak out and share. Being a domestic abuse survivor is not stigmatizing. Only if people share stories, we will be able to encourage the sufferers to speak up and reach out. Kudos on your courage!

I know the process to writing this piece was not an easy choice. I am so proud of you for sharing. Victim’s often suffer in silence. Our society doesn’t make it easy to confess these secrets. I’m very proud of you today and grateful for our friendship.