Anyone been in a verbally abusive relationship and got out? A friend could do with some support.

[strandedatsea]

A good friend of mine is trying to escape from a horribly emotionally/verbally/mentally abusive relationship. We live in a very small place so it is hard for her to tell anyone, in fact, me and my dh are the only ones who know. I am supporting her as much as I can, and we are helping her with practicalities. But I have never been in an abusive relationship of any kind and so am not able to give her the sort of support someone who has would.
She has started a blog - if anyone had the time and could give her support on it, that would be absolutely brilliant. I hope this is not an inappropriate thing to post about, I am just trying to think of how I can help her.

Her blog is here

I've left a message on her blog. Thank you for being there for her - she will need her friends and family more than you can possibly imagine.
Good luck

Thank you so much, it will mean a lot to her. I think she feels very alone at the moment.

yes i did and when it was over i told everyone. i found some people very helpful when i told them what had happened. the lady on the phone at BT was very helpful as the same thing had happened to her. i do not need to hide another psersons shortcomings, head held high and got on with life.

You are supporting her just by listening - that is so important. Will look at her blog when I can.

Thanks guys - she now has some great comments on her blog, which I know has been a real support to her and I am sure some of those comments have come from you.

Just to let you know, she is not British and we don't live in the UK so unfortunately Women's Aid is not an option for her. But she has some very definite plans to leave. I just need to keep helping her put her plans in place.

Just left a comment - I hope she reads it x

Lewisfan - thanks, I am sure she will. We were discussing the blog this morning and the comments she was receiving. She is very moved and feels strengthened by hearing about other people and how they have been able to move on.

Just left a comment - hope she can do something soon.