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OP here and thank you very much for all of this advice and information. I really just want to help this child and it breaks my heart that my kids have to learn about these things. I try to keep them as sheltered as possible so that they can enjoy their childhood so the thought of another child, so close to home, dealing with this is painful. Yes, I am incredibly emotional in wanting to help so these are very practical things that I can do to offer assistance.

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PP here, glad it was helpful op. I read your update and I'm so sorry you experienced that as a child. I know it is tempting to try to shelter our children, but this is the way our children build empathy and understanding of the world. It is okay for them to feel sad, and to know that a friend is experiencing hard things. And to see their mother say that we do our best to support our friends when they are having a hard time, sometimes that means telling adults. And 100% agree that people shouldn't stand by when a child is dealing with this. I also misunderstood that the child may be getting kicked out of the home as well. As you've said, contacting the counselor so that the family can be linked with resources is the best step. As those who are posting who have worked with DV survivors are noting, often the mothers experiencing abuse are very loving but stuck in a very destructive cycle that is difficult to get out of. If you are able to befriend the mother, do your best to listen and empathize and maybe right now could prepare yourself by getting a little informed on DV resources in your area so that you would have a phone number you could provide her that she can use when she's ready. [/quote]

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