If you, or someone that you know is in an abusive relationship, please contact someone who can help.
Don't hesitate to dial 911 if you feel threatened in any way.
Here is a list of excellent websites:
http://www.abusedadultresourcecenter.com/contact.htm
http://www.wadv.org/ Women Against Domestic Violence. *****
http://www.ladybugbooks.com/plan.htm
http://www.usdoj.gov/ovw/ United States Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women
http://www.4woman.gov/violence/ U.S. Department of Health and Services Violence Against Women