Shared by George Beuckelaere, a 29-year police veteran: A 22 year old girl walks into the Sheriff Dept today. She has the right side of her face all swollen up. She was assaulted on Thursday night. Didn’t want to report it because she didn’t want to get him in trouble. Finally a friend tells [...]
Today’s focus was on how to talk to your abused friend without coming off as controlling. I gave some key steps you can use to help your friend feel heard, safe, and supported by you. My BFF’s Helper 2012-04-02
Today we discussed what it is like to be abused. As you listen to the call, you will hear her thoughts about feeling afraid, confused, abandoned, conned, ashamed, and embarrassed. You will hear some of the things your abused friend wishes you would do for her. This may be one of the most important calls [...]
In this session we discussed healthy relationships. You should know that you are one of the most important elements in your abused friend’s life. You are one of the few things your abused friend has to rely on, and it is really important for you to remain consistent in your support and friendship. Part of [...]
Helping you talk to your loved one about her abusive relationship!
This first call is dedicated to helping you understand your friend’s perspective. In order to get a good feel for how to approach your friend about the abuse you know exists in her relationship, you first have to understand what she is experiencing. My BFF’s Helper 2010-02-21
The words bitch and hoe (short for whore; you can’t spell it “who” because that’s a different word) are tossed around so much that young ladies are no longer offended. Do you know what a bitch is? Webster’s dictionary says that it is a female dog or other carnivorous animal. I guess women could be [...]
Every woman who wants to leave an abusive relationship should be able to without fear. Unfortunately, it’s just not that easy for most of them. Abusers have tormented their victims with threats of harm if they try to leave. You think about escaping, but you don’t follow through. I used to volunteer at a [...]
You’re in an abusive relationship and you want out, but you’re terrified your significant other will do something violent to you or your children if you try to leave. He has said that if he can’t have you, no one will or if you leave him he will kill himself or something equally scary. Because [...]
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