What began as a normal, albeit rough connection between Meg Cantwell and also her then-boyfriend, John, rapidly transformed abusive. Meg recounted the occasions of their relationship in a blog post qualified "A Tale of Abuse." Meg discussed that from the get go, things were wrong with John. He would regularly belittle her, call her names, and also push her about. Things eventually capped when John literally attacked Meg one night. She was entrusted bruises around her body and was terrified to ever before see or be near John again.