Worried about friend

[Worriedfriend12]

I have named changed for this...I am worried about my friend who is being emotionally abused by he husband. I don't know if it is physical, I suspect it could go that way. Wibu to do something about this? And basically what can I do about this? They have 3 children under 12 years old who I believe are also subject to his emotional abuse. She knows I am here for her but what can I do, if anything, if she doesn't act to get them all out of this situation???

If it turns physical, or the children are showing outward signs, you can contact the School/Health visitor etc.

All you can do meanwhile is not critise her choice, that will knock her self esteem back even more.

You can question/challenge what he's telling her, but not go on the attack.

She's got to come to the decision that enough is enough, herself.

Also, if you think its appropriate, tell her to look up what verbal/emotional abuse is and what it does to children.

Thank you. The oldest child is not a happy child at all - lots of emotional problems. The younger 2 not so much. I feel so helpless 😥