Phase 2, Violence erupts as the abuser throws objects athis or her partner, hits, slaps, kicks, chockes, abuses him or her sexually or uses weapons. Once the attack statrs, there's little the victim can do to stop it; there generally are no witnesses.
Phase 3, A period of remorse may follow. This is often called "Honeymoon" phase. The abuser may apologize,often excessively, and may express guilt or shame.
Many abusers will buy gifts, flowers, etc. so that the victim will forgive the abuse. Oftentimes the abuser wil promise to go into treatment voluntarily, that the violence will never occur again, and that he or se will "change".
Phase 4, Phase 1 Starts all over again. However, the next time the assult occurs, chances are it will be much more severe.
