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<blockquote data-quote="CrazyinVA" data-source="post: 455428" data-attributes="member: 1157"><p>Our local paper publishes police reports, but they don't include names. They say things like, "subject on Main Street reported physical assault." </p><p></p><p>I remember how I felt when Youngest was being abused, and stayed with her abuser. It's terrifying, and you feel helpless. All I can say is, continue to be her friend, remind her that there are domestic violence hotlines available to her and encourage her to call one, or to contact your local police department just to talk to someone. Many have a DV liaison that will talk to victims about their rights. (I tried to get Youngest to talk to the DV deputy at our PD, but she refused.. still, he gave me a lot of information). Encourage her to talk to someone, vs. encouraging her to leave ... I think the thought of leaving/breaking up with an abuser is just too much for some women to handle right away, and I found that the more I suggested it, the further away Youngest was pushed from me (and into the abuser's arms). Keep telling her that you know she is strong enough to handle whatever changes may come her way, and that you'll be there for her. </p><p></p><p>I know it's SO difficult to stand by and watch... hugs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CrazyinVA, post: 455428, member: 1157"] Our local paper publishes police reports, but they don't include names. They say things like, "subject on Main Street reported physical assault." I remember how I felt when Youngest was being abused, and stayed with her abuser. It's terrifying, and you feel helpless. All I can say is, continue to be her friend, remind her that there are domestic violence hotlines available to her and encourage her to call one, or to contact your local police department just to talk to someone. Many have a DV liaison that will talk to victims about their rights. (I tried to get Youngest to talk to the DV deputy at our PD, but she refused.. still, he gave me a lot of information). Encourage her to talk to someone, vs. encouraging her to leave ... I think the thought of leaving/breaking up with an abuser is just too much for some women to handle right away, and I found that the more I suggested it, the further away Youngest was pushed from me (and into the abuser's arms). Keep telling her that you know she is strong enough to handle whatever changes may come her way, and that you'll be there for her. I know it's SO difficult to stand by and watch... hugs. [/QUOTE]
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