I read somewhere during my exhaustive research into spousal abuse that the abused is in a unique and isolated position. They, and they alone, know that the danger is real. My estranged is attractive, charming, and is doing everything in his power to convince me that I need to reconsider. Romantic Dramatic Public Displays....showy flowers...all the "right" words. In a few short months, he's managed to convince many in my small hometown that he is a "misunderstood prince of a man" who deserves a second chance. Even my new co workers see the delivered flowers and make comments...He must really love you.....It must be nice to be pursued....When are you going to take him back? I'm so scared. He does have the capacity to be charming....he is physically attractive...but none of these people were around when he had me pinned to the floor calling me a worthless b---tch. I'm beginning to think that I'm crazy. His pursuit is relentless....the lure of the dramatic romantic is what blinded me to the problem in the first place. I was so young. Now....I feel that I'm the only one who really knows how dangerous he is. What do I do? How do I fight this? I'm so tired.