As I watched the interview with Mary Winkler on today's show, I thought, "There but for the Grace of God, go I." I ran away in 2000 from 35 years of an abusive marriage. To everyone around us, we seemed a model couple/family. My husband was personable, friendly and helpful with everyone else, but noone knew what he was like with me. Life was so unbearable and hopeless that I'd planned suicide in detail - again, the Grace of God is the only thing that saved me from carrying out my plan. I bore no outward bruises or scars but the fear, pain and shame I felt all those years left inward scars that will remain with me always. My husband had such a fierce psychological grip on me that I'm still amazed I escaped at all. Unless you've walked in Mary's shoes, don't be too quick to condemn or judge her. I'd like her to know that listening and watching her today helped me a great deal. Just knowing there are other women who have lived through a similar tormented life at the hands of their husbands, helps me to cope. I'd also like Mary to know that I understand and I pray for her and her children.