Episode 130: What Should I Do If My Friend Is In An Abusive Relationship?

What should you do if your friend is in an abusive relationship?! Find out what not to do and what will be most beneficial in this episode today. 

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I’ve gone in-depth in previous episodes as to what abuse in a relationship looks like, so if you are just joining me today, click on the links I will put in the show notes to get a better understanding of this really complex and often times confusing topic!  

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What NOT to Do:

"When we see a friend in a bad situation, our first instinct is to try and fix it. But there are some things you should avoid:

• Don’t attack the abuser directly. 
  
  
• Don’t blame or shame your friend. 
  
  
• Don’t try to force them out. 
  
  
• Don’t give up on them. 
  
  

What TO Do:

1. Be a safe space.
   
   
2. Talk, don’t pressure. 
   
   
3. Help them recognize the abuse. 
   
   
4. Give them resources. 
   
   
5. Help them create a safety plan. 
   
   
6. Be patient. 

RESOURCE LINKS:

https://www.teendvmonth.org/resources/

https://www.loveisrespect.org

https://jbws.org/services/#helpline

https://www.breakthecycle.org/

If in the USA-National Domestic Violence Hotline is: 800-799-7233