Are you worried about a friend who has an abusive partner?
It's Thursday and that means it's National Agony Aunt Day - each Thursday I answer one of your e-mails or questions. Please do get in touch on my homepage at "e-mail me" - I wish I could answer everyone's questions but that's sadly impossible.
Today I'm answering one that was put to me on twitter and also in my e-mail bag - so it seems a good one to answer. It's about what to do when you have a friend in an abusive relationship.
Sadly I think every single person would be able to name one person they cared about who had been in the use of relationship at some point. Maybe it wasn't a physically abusive relationship but an emotionally/mentally abusive one - and victims of either or both suffer so much.
TODAY’S TIP: it's crucial you let that person know you are there for them, you don't criticise them for staying in the relationship - but you keep repeating the message that you are there when they're ready to leave.
They’re already vulnerable - so you making personal criticisms will not help the way they feel.
Do take a look at "e-mail me here" to see my full answer.
Look after yourself and the ones you love, Pamx