I was in a violent relationship for 5 years, having two children, at its worst 6 months ago I was finally able to leave since leaving this relationship, my two year old son has been displaying what I would see as traits of his father; trying to strangle his sisters, spitting at you when he gets angry,kicks and punches, and also wakes up at night in hystericle fits and the only way to stop him is to hold him untill he falls asleep