Asking for a friend

[BumbleBee1975]

Hi all, I am new here but thought of this audience first to see if I could get some support.

I am 'really' asking for a friend who is in a bit of a situation.

A toxic relationship, narcissistic behaviour towards her, feeling unsafe, emotional abuse which is off the scale, partner now holding back access to money, doing what she can to try to get out of the relationship.

There is so much more i could add to this but i am worried that i might get sussed out and this will add fuel to the fire. So i am being careful in my description of the full picture.

My question is, where can she go, who can she speak to, how can she get help? She has literally no money because of the lack of access, wants to look at formal separation, is very scared and alone and just wants to get the children out of the house to safety.

Any advice on support and advice services would be helpful, i am sorry i can't be more detailed in my story telling.

She can contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline. They're available 24 /7. She can see her GP, they can refer to local services.

First stop is to phone Women's Aid and talk to someone experienced in guiding you - your friend - through this.
Can this phone call be made safely and in private?
I'll find the number and post it.
Good luck. 🌻

Other poster posted it, the number is on the page you click through to.
0808 2000 247. Hours 10-10.

The very first thing she needs to do is to have a plan aboutt where she is going to live. After this, things become more clear and it's easier to plan.

Thanks so much. It's honestly not for me, i'm in a happy healthy relationship and no children..... don't realise how good you've got it until you have a friend in this much need. x

Brilliant thank you