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[quote=Anonymous]So I’m just a mom and I know my job is to stay out of my kids´ business. But please help me process this and be there in the right ways.

Last week I got a frantic call that he had escaped an abusive relationship. He had lost a scary amount of weight and had not showered in a long time. He said she would not let him see friends or even talk to people on the phone. There was evidence of cutting on his wrists and he told a family member he had a suicide plan. However, the next day when we got to where my son lives, his mind had changed. He was determined not to upset her and to take responsibility for for her trauma over the last boyfriend. She has loosened the restrictions in the meantime while pulling him back into the relationship.

Given that my son called this an abusive relationship at one point, I want to slip him the book Walking on Eggshells. Another book called Psychopath Free was also very helpful, but its title is likely over the top for giving to someone in this stage of the relationship.

What do I do, other than shut up and smile?

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