Thursday, December 30, 2010

How to help a friend in an abusive relationship

Last June, rural students were silenced by shock and sadness at news of the murder of UVA lacrosse star Yeardley Love landscape. Article after the article was about puppies on the Internet about the relationship of love and George Huguely, many claims was indicative evidence that violent mood will result in serious danger. However, what we need, above all, keep on this indicative signs to avoid tragic end remained unanswered.

Heartbreaking death of love gained considerable media attention. The fact that two collegiate athletes enrolled at a prestigious University, participated in a destructive and terrible event has been blown up in the minds of the media. Stormy relationship, soaked with alcohol fuels fight, is far from exceptional.

Here, at least 32% of the women involved in a violent relationship of any kind. Although the abuse can be categorized as physical or emotional, equally worrying whether in the form. The stories of abuse will never match the lid of the popular magazine or number one on Google trends. However, they are so much attention and concern as a relationship of love and of Huguely.

Abusive relationships are tricky, especially at this age. There are my funds to universities in order to protect the victims of the terrible results. However, Students are often too scared to tell about partners or partner, friend, because social consequences would be horrible.

For example, was a friend of mine a guy dating for several months. After a debaucherous in the night he "accidentally" the whole face. At the time of the event, was livid. I've talked with her and begged for him to leave, but I did nothing but that. went to AA, claiming he had caused the problems of alcohol, and has vowed to never hurts again my friend.

While he tried to reform of his life, she remained with him. I stayed behind their relationship, really, to believe that he will never touch the bad as stayed sober. However, he is drinking again (largely) and his girlfriend doesn't seem concerned. This is not a violent towards her from the first event. However, sometimes feared he would stop and attack again.

Such situations are particularly vulnerable. A misstep and shatter your friend trust. It is therefore important to know what to do when a friend is prepared with an unhealthy relationship.

Go directly to this first discussing your opinion (and worry) about the link. Ask whether they deserve. Power to consider the pros and cons of the relationship. If the emotionally abused, gently remind you that this is just as oppressive as something natural. Force securities outside the emotions and talk about the relationship can be extremely loud.

Intervenes when things physical violence, there is a point that, as a friend and support you need to participate. This usually means taking a step further than talking to your friend. Speak with a friend, stick to when he publicly deterioration occurs. If he hits the negatives for you to say something. Not only will this increase in attention to treatment, but doing so will others as well.

Serious threats when he drunk yells or hard texts your friend, not antiparerchontai. Refuse to go home at night. It is an annoying cockblock. This morning, we will be grateful.

Stay away from drugs in the case of the Yeardley love, her friends did as thought they could. Yeardley broke with Huguely and had himself released from the yoke. However, as is typical in this Parliament, Huguely commented in a mood and a ton of alcohol. In this kind of relations, it is important to help your friend to stay away from drugs or alcohol-influenced their EXEs and completely cut off.

Don't be afraid to get help for it professionals campus resources students (especially women help), face violence relationship must not lightweight. And, to bring out the big guns, really the future of your friend. Yes, it can be a burden and brings you in a terrible position. But this can also blind to see how completely unhealthy and frightening is the relationship. And your job is to instill courage – and support – inside.

If you are not sure how to go from a friend who is involved in an abusive relationship, please call your campus resource center. Or, call the national domestic violence Hotline. Can you professional advice to help you and your friend without having to do with social avoids that occur when you can achieve a fellow student is expelled or suspended. However, when you drove a line is physically, they must immediately notify your University — before they escalate.

Let us know it's not just remind her that she can let the relationship — that this is not to say man — and not feel abandoned or lost. Because at the end of the day, it has to fall back, and it is up to your courage and support system.

Prepare to lose a friend sometimes, your friend can be so blind to the reality of the relationship that she refuses to hear. Sometimes, the refusal to grant a hate. You can't predict what will happen when you deal with your friend? All you do is sharing your love and concern and hope that they accept it.

It might be to act as some superwoman, endangering yourself for your friend. But when you care enough about someone, at the end.


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