Is anyone able to point me in the direction of some information that I can share with a friend to help her understand that just because her husband isn't hitting her he is still abusive? I have had concerns for many years but last week she finally admitted that he is very manipulative and controlling of her. He routinely screams at her and spits in her face. The neighbours have called the police several times. She is starting to think of making a plan to leave, but one thing that is holding her back is that she doesn't seem to recognise this as abuse. She thinks perhaps this is normal in a marriage and that she is provoking the behaviour.
I would like to share some information with her to digest in her own time. I will make sure to give it to her away from the house so that she can keep it in her desk at work and read it outside the house. I would be really grateful for anything you can recommend. I will be there for her every step of the way, but I know she needs to make the decision herself.
Thank you