A friend of mine is trying to leave an emotionally abusive relationship. She understands the relationship is toxic. She has support from friends, family, therapist etc but she keeps returning. She cannot stay no contact. She knows the reasons why she keeps going back (he's a narcissist/ there's a trauma bond etc.) she is fully educated on the entire issue. She's visited woman's aid website, is reading self help books, has attended Domestic abuse training- the lot!
I read something recently that you should treat EA relationships like an addiction. So this is my question. What support is there for people in this situation? If she was an alcoholic there'd be weekly meetings, online support, support from HC professionals. Maybe even a 'sponsor' who she could call in a weak moment- someone to be accountable to,
which is ultimately what I think she needs.
Is there anything out there for her she hasn't already tried? Or is it really just a case of watching and waiting for the cycle to continue to repeat itself? It's so frustrating and painful watching her go through it time and time again.