Monsters come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes they look like everyday people, hiding in a suit and tie or uniform. They sit beside us in coffee shops and on subway trains. They masquerade as teachers, doctors, and clergy. They can be our boss, our parent, or a friend. They can be convincing and sympathetic, but their goal is to satisfy their own wants and needs.
They manipulate us, gain our trust, and when we are vulnerable and unsuspecting,...