Building Independence - The Net 
Support groups
Suffering violence at the hands of a loved one is as damaging to the spirit as it is to the body. It is not uncommon for victims to blame themselves, even though the problem is not their fault. In support groups, victims learn about the cycle of violence and ways to break that cycle. They discover they are not alone in what they are feeling and they learn how to see the best in themselves and to take care of themselves emotionally. And, they gain the strength to help their children begin to heal, too.