Abusive Relationships

Abusive relationships...it's a difficult topic to discuss and it hits too close to home for myself. I recently came upon an article about what to do if you have a friend that's in an abusive relationship.

Helping A Friend Who's Being Hit The Frisky


One has to tread very carefully when they are in a situation like this. You don't want to be pushy or judgemental, because that could very well push the victim away. It is extremely frustrating at times, but one's ultimate goal is to create a safe haven for the victim. You want the victim to feel like they can be open with you on what's really happening, you want to be supportive, sympathetic, and encouraging.

I escaped a relationship that would have turned into an abusive one, if I had ended up staying. I consider myself one of the lucky ones. Everyone wonders why would someone stay with a person that's abusive? Truth is, a person that has never been in a relationship like that, will not ever understand why.

The sad thing is that nobody wants the job...the job to help those in these type of situations. Some observe, but aren't definite and they just don't get involved, others don't think that it's their place to get involved and the professionals that work in this field...well, they are overloaded, because nobody wants their job. I've felt a great passion for this as of late and I can't help but wonder if this is a sign from God that I should switch gears and try and get my foot in the door in this profession. Why on earth would I want to subject myself to something so sad that it breaks my heart...and why on earth would I want to deal with that every day? Someone has to and I think that it would bring me satisfaction that I was out there helping others, doing what I can to help these victims. Hmmm...definitely food for thought.