Shania Twain is opening up about one of the darkest chapters of her life. They went through so many ups and downs together, but they fought a lot, and they got violent often," Twain recalled. Read More: Shania Twain Reveals Secret to 15-Year Marriage With Frédéric"Yeah, with me too. A Violent ChildhoodAlthough Twain said she and her sisters experienced physical abuse, she explained that her parents often inflicted the worst violence on each other. 1 Hit Changed Everything in Country Music"My mother did often try to leave," Twain said.