WWYD?

Damiensmommy45

Someone I use to be fairly good friends with just recently had a baby boy. (He is 2 months old) I have seen on FB and heard from other family members that she is abused by her b/f who is her baby's daddy. Her mother tried to help her right before she had her little boy to get away from him. She left him for no more than a week or two and ended up back in the same situation. She is the kind of person that feeds on drama and is likely one who starts fights herself with him. She has said that he was even hitting her while she was pregnant. My question is... at what point do you feel it is necessary to insert yourself into the situation to help this young child. Personally a big part of me feels that it is not my business and since I know her to be the kind of person who exaggerates and lies I dont know to trust that there really is an issue. But if no one says anything and this baby gets abused because b/f cannot handle himself, I will feel at fault in some way. I do know that her b/f has some mental issues as well that are easily seen. This makes the whole situation even more difficult. Just want some advice please. TIA

Damiensmommy45

I just want to add that he supposedly was physically abusing her while she was pregnant. This is why I worry about her little boy.

Sunshine+Luv

Unless she confides in you that abuse is happenng, then all you have is gossip. Just try and be there for her as a friend.

 

Damiensmommy45

Thanks , I guess since I have seen her post the S*** on FB I thought she was kinda asking for help in her own way. But even with that all I did was tell her to get that baby safe. This situation is just so frustrating. Thanks for listening.

Sparks in training!

Sunshine+Luv:

Unless she confides in you that abuse is happenng, then all you have is gossip. Just try and be there for her as a friend.

 

What she said. And to add...there is help out there. I was once in that situation and to be honest...having the BIRTH of my daughter was a wake up call. HE was out of my house by the time she was 3 months old and it took almost TWO years to get him TOTALLY out of my life (restraining orders and all). She will need emothional support and look into support groups for domestic violence. She has to be the one to say its enough.