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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I am in this situation right now and I can tell you that it is a big step for your friend to have done this and you can make a BIG, but impact by staying her friend and showing that you do not think less of her right now.  For me, one of the hardest things was being honest with my therapist that I am sometimes genuinely afraid of my husband (though he has never hit me, but he flies into screaming rages often and he has guns in the house, so the thought of family annihilation has occurred to me often.)  Is was SO clear that she immoderately lost respect for me and was disgusted that I did not immediately leave him, not understanding how leaving him would immediately endanger me and my child.  I was so full of shame and her obvious incredulity and disgust has made it so much worse.  I haven’t dared tell a friend.

The isolation is the hardest thing, being so alone in this.  Just please be her friend.  Please don’t pull back.  Others, except those who say report this or email her a summary, have given good advice.  She is lucky to have you.[/quote]

Your therapist sucks. Find a good one. But it's not a friend's job to be in the midst of your potentially dangerous situation. Please get professional help and leave your friends out of this as much as you can. [/quote]

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