How Do You Tell A Friend Shes In An Abusive Relationship?
Abusive relationships don’t always mean one partner is physically hurting another partner. Hurtful relationships can include physical, mental, emotional, verbal or sexual abuse. Approaching the subject of domestic abuse with a friend or family member can be difficult. Some relationships may be abusive in more than one area, and victims of abuse sometimes refuse help. Find a time and place where your friend is comfortable and does not feel threatened. This conversation will not be easy to start, so it is important to help your friend feel comfortable. Tell your friend you love and support her, and remind her of the other people around her who also love and support her. Acknowledge the situation your friend is in. Listen to her side of the story without judgment or criticism. Do not say what you would do in her place. These actions take away from your friend’s power instead of building it up. Try to resist putting down the abuser. Badgering the victim will not lead to a resolution or to
