I was interviewed yesterday by a reporter who seemed surprised that I was a victim of domestic violence. It was clear the reporter had a picture of what a domestic violence victim “looks like”. The picture the reporter had was of a low income woman who may also be on public assistance. As a Wall Street executive I didn't fit that picture.

Well I was abused and so many other women who have been and are being abused are just like me. Women who have successful careers are no less immune to abusive relationships than any other woman.  Domestic violence is an equal opportunity social disease that affects women regardless of their race, socio-economic background, income or religion. Anyone can fall victim to domestic violence.