When you know a woman is having a tough time with potentially violent dh how much can you intervene?

[DrNortherner]

When she is not a good friend? As in we don't see ecah other outside of school run/play dates/parties and swimming lessons?

She is telling me stuff I am horrified about but what can I do?

I have offerred to have her kids and help that way but she never asks. How firm can I be?

It's really praying on my mind...

This is a good book. Maybe you could read it first and see if you might be able to pass it on to her?

Could you give her a book on the topic or addresses, tel.no's where she can find help? Surely this must be devastating for their kids, too.

Could you ask her to speak to her GP or priest in the village? A person she can confide in? Could you mention it to these aforemtioned people that she needs help?

Definitely do not stand by and watch until a tragedy happens.