The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-7233.
Dear Abby, written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips responds to a question from someone who worries a friend is trapped in a spiral of domestic abuse.DEAR ABBY: My wife’s good friend has had a tough time since her divorce. She started dating this guy off and on a few years ago. After the second breakup, we learned the reason. He was verbally abusive .
Several months have gone by, and now we have learned he has moved back in! We are worried for her and her young daughter. My experience as a former law enforcement officer is why I’m convinced she is trapped in a spiral of domestic abuse. I’m afraid each event will become more violent. DEAR STANDING BY: The most helpful thing you and your wife can do is continue to stand by this friend. Do not allow her abuser to isolate her. Explain your concerns about the man’s hair-trigger temper and your worry that her child could be caught in the middle of one of his violent episodes -- or injured or killed if his fury is aimed directly at the child.
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