The book includes the personal experiences of three women, including the effects of domestic trauma on their children. There are chapters on the reasons behind domestic violence, and how the law can help protect victims. There is a section on ending domestic violence, and information on whom to call for help (battered women's shelters and hotlines). While the author discusses only violence by a husband or boyfriend, she notes that Filipino lesbians and gay men are also battered by abusive partners. Resources for gays and lesbians are included in the book. Footnotes