She is a very patient woman, and she makes a great effort to please her husband. You know, where I live, the second time around they would have thrown the food at him. Honestly, he deserved it for being such a jerk.

Abuse will always continue until we set limits, until we agree to tolerate it. Standing up for ourselves doesn't always guarantee victory, but it does guarantee respect for our own dignity, a matter of self-esteem.

It was a pleasure to read. I liked it.