I think Corrie are doing an excellent job with this. The storyline is so realistic and over a long period of time, which makes it more real. Shellys character has changed so much but only gradually and people are just starting to notice how much.
The storyline has built up from just nigglie things like what she is wearing to Shelly becoming an agrrephobic (sp?).
Hopefully Charlie will get his commupance, but not every story has a happy ending.
If it helps just one person to escape from this type of situation it will be worth it. It will also help family members recognise signs of emotional abuse.
Congratualtions to the writers and actors involved in this, they are doing an excellent job!