In today's society there appears to be a high degree of n arcissistic  people on the loose.   Narcissism is  extreme self-involvement to the degree that it makes a person ignore the needs of those around them . While everyone may show occasional narcissistic behavior, true narcissists frequently disregard others or their feelings. They also do not understand the effect that their behavior has on other people. Dec 2, 2020 Narcissism: Symptoms and Signs - WebMD     In many relationships where domestic violence is present so are many of the traits of narcissism .  The abuser can be very cunning and appear to be so kind in front of others, but behind closed doors it can be like setting up camp next to an active volcano.  Some romantic relationships can start off with a high level of love-bombing and intense affection and attention.  However, most instincts will kick in and tell the victim that something isn't right.  Many times the abuser doesn't allow the victim to breathe

     October is a month of a few worthy awareness causes, Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer.  In my opinion it is a time to remember and work towards stopping both  issues as they both primarily hurt women and their families.  Unfortunately,  domestic violence usually starts early on in life, and continues for generations unless the cycles are broken.     Many women find themselves in situations where gaslighting is apart of their daily lives.  Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse where a person can be made to feel "crazy" or out of touch.  For example, a woman sees her husband openly flirting with a woman in her face.  She confronts her husband , and his reply is "You're imagining things, and you know I would never do that."  Another example is, a child reveals his sexual preference, and it is not heterosexual.  A parent may gaslight by saying to the child, "It's just a phase, and you will grow out of it."  The bottom line is gaslighting is