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My friend boyfriend beat her up

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Peaceofmind12 · 22/06/2026 19:31

My friend’s boyfriend of 2 month has beaten her up. She has a black eye and told me that he punched, kicked her and pulled her hair because of messages he found in her phone talking to a guy before they was together. He justified his behaviour because when they got together she told him the guy she was talking to before him was just a friend. Because she had lied he beat her up in her parents house while her toddler daughter and children siblings where in the house.

im worried about her. Hes moved into her house paying no rent, he expects her to cook and clean for him, he’s brought her new clothing that covers her and he doesn’t like her going out and checks all her messages. She has a two year old aswell and I’m worried for both of them. I’m concerned what he will do next as they are trying for a baby.

I find it so hard to sit by and watch this. She’s had a tough few years and besides this story this is not the only trauma her and her child have gone through. I can sit and be a good friend and just listen but when do I become an enabler to her child’s harm if I sit and do nothing.

Has anyone got any advice?

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Catladywithacat · 23/06/2026 22:11

Peaceofmind12 · 23/06/2026 22:01

@DeeNiall yh your right. I’ve been hoping she will make a change I’ve been in denial saying she wasn’t like this before she’s going through something. But this recent situation is the last straw. I can’t excuse her anymore

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Send her stories or TikTok relationships advice he is a loser with nothing and will drain her pockets

Catladywithacat · 23/06/2026 22:10

Moving a bum into your place whilst you have a child, and expecting him to not do bum behaviour. He is a disgusting loser with nothing and prayer on her being vulnerable with a child. Please explain this to her!

Peaceofmind12 · 23/06/2026 22:01

@DeeNiall yh your right. I’ve been hoping she will make a change I’ve been in denial saying she wasn’t like this before she’s going through something. But this recent situation is the last straw. I can’t excuse her anymore

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DeeNiall · 23/06/2026 20:18

You're welcome, @Peaceofmind12 . I posted a link from that thread to this one - I should have posted a link from here then.

ExplodingSmittens · 23/06/2026 20:05

Thank you. So violence isn’t the only issue. I really feel for the poor child.

ExplodingSmittens · 23/06/2026 19:56

Summervibes83 · 23/06/2026 18:45

According to the other thread you've made on this today you have other concerns though about her parenting/possible neglect prior to this, is that right? So this man isn't really the only issue?

Have you got a link please @Summervibes83?

Quitelikeit · 23/06/2026 19:23

Well done op

You have done the right thing - this will be investigated

Summervibes83 · 23/06/2026 18:45

According to the other thread you've made on this today you have other concerns though about her parenting/possible neglect prior to this, is that right? So this man isn't really the only issue?

ExplodingSmittens · 23/06/2026 17:59

Peaceofmind12 · 23/06/2026 16:50

@ExplodingSmittens I spoke to her to convince her to step forward and seek help herself. I asked is risking your child’s safety to take him back worth it. She confirmed she’s certain he won’t do it again and all is ok and that I shouldn’t worry anymore. Which if she thinks I will do after she sent me numerous cryptic messages to get me to contact her and snuck a FaceTime in fear to tell me what he’s done she is mistaken.

ive reported to social services and I am taking a step back as I can’t watch this happen or wait for the phone call of something even worse happening when he decides to do it again.

I can totally understand. It must be like standing by and waiting for a car crash to happen, and it will happen.

You’ve reported what she’s said to SS and that’s good. Hopefully now her SW will be aware of the danger this man poses.

Is there a discreet way that you can let her know that you’re there for her, should she ever need you?

Bigcat25 · 23/06/2026 16:53

I would call the cops and tell them what he did.

Peaceofmind12 · 23/06/2026 16:50

ExplodingSmittens · 23/06/2026 16:14

I’m glad you have. She will probably deny everything though.

Has she been in touch with you today?

@ExplodingSmittens I spoke to her to convince her to step forward and seek help herself. I asked is risking your child’s safety to take him back worth it. She confirmed she’s certain he won’t do it again and all is ok and that I shouldn’t worry anymore. Which if she thinks I will do after she sent me numerous cryptic messages to get me to contact her and snuck a FaceTime in fear to tell me what he’s done she is mistaken.

ive reported to social services and I am taking a step back as I can’t watch this happen or wait for the phone call of something even worse happening when he decides to do it again.

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ExplodingSmittens · 23/06/2026 16:14

Peaceofmind12 · 23/06/2026 13:09

@GrantMyWishes ive spoken to social services today.

I’m glad you have. She will probably deny everything though.

Has she been in touch with you today?

Nearly50omg · 23/06/2026 15:03

Report what’s happened to social services and the police. If not for your friend but for her children

Summerhillsquare · 23/06/2026 14:45

Peaceofmind12 · 22/06/2026 20:00

It’s only been two months and shes already making excuses for him. When im with her he calls her every second and he’s at work

Has he been arrested, and does his employer know? The quickest route to getting rid of him is for his employer to dismiss him because of his behaviour, he then loses his right to reside here. So police, and once they are on the case hopefully he will leave, even if it's to go underground.

AngelDog · 23/06/2026 14:37

AngelDog · 22/06/2026 20:14

Yes, SS and the police should take it seriously.

Your witness statement is evidence.

The police will likely take a view based on previous police involvement. After a while it is taken out of the hands of the victim as to whether the perpetrator is arrested & charged. There are strong policies in place to help police deal with domestic abuse because it is absolutely typical for women to want to cover for their abusive partners.

Better to potentially save a child's life than save a friendship.

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Well done, OP. I'd make sure you contact the police as well.

jeaux90 · 23/06/2026 14:36

Good OP.

Peaceofmind12 · 23/06/2026 13:09

@GrantMyWishes ive spoken to social services today.

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DeeNiall · 23/06/2026 10:36

I can only hope that the situation is this thread has been fabricated.

My friend’s boyfriend of 2 month
He is on a work visa
Hes moved into her house
She has a two year old
they are trying for a baby.
...

Bananalanacake · 23/06/2026 06:18

Because she grew up witnessing abuse she thinks it's normal. I was taught never to tolerate volatile men. You are doing the right thing in helping her.

GrantMyWishes · 23/06/2026 00:56

OP have you spoken to the police and Social Services today?

Blades2 · 23/06/2026 00:49

Peaceofmind12 · 22/06/2026 19:51

Does anyone know that if I report it will they give her support first before doing anything drastic like removing her child. She already involvement with them and I know she’s a good person just lost

Please make that call. If social services are involved already, the child needs to be somewhere safe.

Delphiniumandlupins · 23/06/2026 00:29

If you don't report it he WILL hit her again. You know it, she knows it. Her child will be affected, even if not physically harmed, because she'll grow up thinking this is OK (as your friend has done). Chances are the child will be hit too, sooner or later, because he knows her mum will not protect her. If you report him something better might happen.

BBKP · 23/06/2026 00:00

He’s trying to get her pregnant so he can stay in the country if work visa runs out. You need to report this as a matter of urgency, your friend could end up dead.

Peaceofmind12 · 22/06/2026 23:52

I’m going to call social services tomorrow morning and fill them in with all the info I have. Hopefully as they already have involvement this will fill any missing gaps for them

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