The Cycle of Domestic Violence

Basel's reputation can be traced back to his school days. Some saw him as someone who just did not fit in, and others saw him as a bully. He was convicted of causing bodily harm and uttering threats at the age of 20. Then he began a relationship with Mary Ann, known as a kind and giving person. But she would later describe what she was subjected to as a steady regimen of domestic violence. Relationships marred by domestic violence typically flow through a sequence commonly called the cycle of abuse. Stage one is where tensions build and the survivor is on edge. Stage two is the incident, whether it be verbal, emotional or physical abuse. Stage three is reconciliation where the