I'm sorry, but Tina Turner, Mary Wilson, Tammi Terrell, etc., never did anything to be hit by the men in their lives.

I have to disagree with Arrr&Beee that she attracted abusive men or that ANY WOMAN for that matter attracts a man who's abusive [[same can be said for men who found themselves trapped in abusive relationships with women; it's rare, but it happens). It's true she came from a dysfunctional background and as a preteen had her life basically snatched from her by three boys. She also probably thought both James and David were gonna be looking out for her. Looks can be deceiving. They presented themselves to Tammi as gentlemen and almost perfect and Tammi fell for it. By the time she realized what was going on with these men, it was too late.

And besides, the last man in Tammi's life was a doctor who tried his best to take care of Tammi in her dying days. Tammi's mother obviously knew of the David Ruffin situation and made sure him and the rest of Motown - sans Marvin of course - were not allowed to pay their final respects to Tammi at her funeral. Also there were rumors that she and Sam Cooke had a fling of sorts after she had left James Brown.

Tammi was misunderstood. And wanted love. And got only fame and hurt.