" The other side of abuse is what comes after the violence. It’s the intensity of the remorse that the abuser shows. In my adult life, I would realize this is one of the reasons why we stay in these relationships. It’s not only about fear or financial dependence. Watching a man fall to his knees, cry, and beg is empowering. "

― Cara Lisa , Memoirs of An Ordinary Goddess: One Woman's Dysfunctional Journey to Find Extraordinary Love