<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Genny</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I wish they had told me about what she was going through. I would have reached out. At almost 5 hours away, I am the closest to her geographically. Then again, maybe they would have if they had known about difficult child's experience. I have a very large extended family and some of us drifted apart. As a result of this, we are planning a family reunion for next year.
Genny </div></div>
Genny, I had a friend years ago who actually asked me for help with her abusive marriage. I got all the information, found her a safe house and workshops for co dependance etc. When I presented her with the info she had a change of heart and started making excuses to stay even though she acknowledged that she often felt like he would kill her. He didn't, and I don't know if they ever got help because I moved away and lost touch with her. My point is even if you had reached out things might not have been different. Please don't dwell on it. There were many who did know her situation who couldn't get her out of it. Sadly the chances are your experience, had you tried, would not have been any different. I am glad that the family has realized that they need to draw closer and is planning a reunion. Pain such as yours needs the loving support of family and friends to heal. (((HUGS))) -RM
