Things that help and things that don't
what if someone you love is stuck in an abusive relationship It can be very hard to support a friend or a loved one, when they are in an abusive relationship and aren’t ready to leave. May be they aren’t even ready to acknowledge the situation for what it is. You try to make them see things clearly. You get frustrated, maybe angry. You want to help, but it only hurts your friend and destroys your relationship. That happens a lot. On the other hand, in my experience, when someone reaches out for professional help in getting out - they always mention a friend or a relative, or a group of friends, who pushed them in that direction. So how do you become a supportive force? First of all, offer a space for normalcy. Be nice. Talk about something else entirely. If your friend has time to meet you - let that just be the time where they can feel good about themselves. If you are offering help, be very specific in setting the limits of what you are willing to do. I can watch your kids on Wednesd...