College in my 30’s

I was particuarly interested in Rose’s presentation on domestic violence.  My sister was involved in nothing but violent relationships.  The presentation put me in my sister’s shoes for a second as I studied the picture of the woman crouching in the corner…it took my sister literally years to get away from those types of relationships, but unfortunately, the damage has been done to her children, who are struggling through life with depression and other mental illnesses.  I ended up adopting my neice and although she’s struggling with issues from the past, she’s learned not to repeat the same pattern and is involved in a nurturing and fulfilling relationship.  My sister, who is not involved with anyone at this time, is healing from her past and has even helped other women who are involved in domestic violence.