This article is written by a guest writer and mother who has experienced this tragedy on a very personal level. She has given some very excellent insights on the matter, as well as signs to look for.

Since writing the article about why abuse might happen, I have been thinking a great deal about whether or not the abuser actually does make a conscious choice to abuse their victim. I have come to the conclusion that although it may seem that choice dictates what happens, I really don't believe t