Who is in an abusive relationship. I've tried ringing Women's Aid but it's not been possible to speak to anyone to get some advice. Ultimately I know she should speak to them herself so that they can suggest a strategy for her but it's not safe for her to do so and getting out of the house is very difficult for her. She is reluctant to ask for help from her parents as they are dealing with serious health issues. She doesn't own her home, it is a social housing property. She's currently working from home for her husbands business but this will end in August. I've suggested that finding a job that will get her out of the house will help and give her a shot st some independence. They have three DC who are teenagers. The abuse of all them is dreadful and my poor dear friend is desperate. I am so worried for her. She is crying constantly, desperately trying to keep the piece st home whilst being controlled and undermined by him in front of her children. She is terrified that he will take the two younger children with him if they separate. He has successfully turned them against her. I just don't know what to do to help other than listen. I've said that nothing will change unless she can build the courage to stop putting up with how they are being treated but I know that with so few options of independence she feels powerless to take control.