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I need advice about… A friend in need.

Asked by scotsbloke (3756points) December 25th, 2009

Sorry if this is a bit heavy for Xmas but I could use some help…
I know this girl, sort of, I use the term friend kind of loosely as I only know her through a local webgroup of which I am the Admin, but she has confided in me by email (today of all days! ) that she is is a victim of domestic abuse. Her boyfriend apparently is pretty violent when he drinks which seems to be pretty much all the time, and she has asked me for advice, “what should I do? I really love him but can’t take this, Worried he’ll hit the kids, He apologises all the time for it when he is sober….etc” .... Yikes.

I’ve put together a list for her with the local D.A.Unit, The YWCA, The Shelters for victims of Domestic abuse, the police; But here’s the thing.
I’m not really sure what to say to her. I KNOW I need to tell her to get the hell out of there, take her kiddies too, but it’s a heck of a responsibility and I could use some help on what to say to her. I think it took a lot for her to confide in me and I don’t want to give her the wrong advice if you know what I mean.
What would you say to her? Your advice for me doesn’t have to be specific, and all will be appreciated.
thanks, BB

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