And should maybe note here that I am not physical by nature, and have not engaged in physical abuse, either as a victim, or a perpetrator.
In fact, my visualizations probably stem back to reading Batman comics. In dealing with my AV, I actually am visualizing a 4 parter that came out back around 1990 - in the Batman imprint, called "Batman: Year 3". The criminal who murdered Robin's parents was released from jail, and Batman was trying to locate him. When Robin (Nightwing) was trying to find Batman he was talking with some criminals. The conversation went something like:
"Where's Batman"
"We don't know."
"What happened?"
"He was shaking Paulie for some information. Paulie didn't know anything an' kept trying to tell him. Batman kept hitting him 'till Paulie couldn't talk no more"
My AV is my Paulie. I'm Batman.
Boy this thread has gone in some odd directions.
Edit: And yes, I'm in my 40s and do still like reading comics.