Beyond Bitchy: Mastering The Art Of Boundaries

People in your life may be facing a variety of dangers, from mental health issues or suicidal urges to addiction or unsafe behavior. But today, I’ll focus on a specific type of danger: physically or sexually abusive relationships. It’s painful to know (or suspect) that a loved one is in a relationship like this, but it’s also tough to know what to do. I’ll give you some specific advice on how to proceed—and what to avoid doing.   Biggest Takeaways From Episode #136: Here are some things to do when your loved one is in an abusive relationship: Express concern and your willingness to help. Give them a way to alert you that you need to call the police or help them get out of the situation. Call the police if you know or have very good reason to believe that your loved one is in danger. Don’t hesitate; just do it! Send your loved one healing energy, thoughts, and/or prayers. Ask yourself whether what you’re planning to do might put this person in danger. There are also some things you should avoid doing in th