Domestic abuse can take many forms, including child abuse, spousal abuse, and elder abuse. A common cycle of domestic abuse involves violent, abusive behavior alternating with apologies. When abuse goes unstopped, victims may learn to imitate the abuser's violent behavior with others or may attempt suicide. Victims are also at risk of mental harm, feelings of revenge, and internalizing abuse as an acceptable way to solve problems. Without intervention, domestic abuse can escalate until victims see suicide as the only way to escape their suffering. To prevent these tragic outcomes, it is important to educate all people that anger should be nonviolently expressed and that we must stand up against abuse wherever it occurs.