Victorious living requires that you know yourself. Know what you are worth and what you require out of a relationship. Abusers are attracted to a person who is compassionate and has a lot of empathy. So you have to learn to protect yourself from these predators. Remember abuse is not just physical, but emotional as well as mental. Will you dodge them all, maybe not, but have a clear understanding of what is going on around you and pay close attention to all of the red flags that are displayed early in the relationship. One big red flag that most woman miss is the put downs of all the predators exes. This sign says that the perpetrator is not responsible for any past mistakes. Women tend to overlook this trait because of the sense of being more qualified or special than the others. A huge, costly mistake. Pay attention, and continue to live victorious!