One in four women aged 18 and older in the U.S. have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Emotional abuse, a covert form of domestic violence, is even more rampant and corrodes self-esteem, self-worth, and independence. Domestic abuse occurs everywhere, regardless of age, race, education, or income. It can happen to anyone, and it’s important to be aware of the signs.