Monday, September 26, 2011

Domestic Violence is an Equal Opportunity Violator!

I just read the blog post about a wealthy Beverly Hills wife who is experiencing domestic violence. I REALLY loved how "The Hotline" used the dialog and injected suggestions about how to better help friends and family members when they confide in you about what they're experiencing.


  • It can be hard to know what to say to a friend in need. Make sure you stay away from areas of victim-blaming. This exchange perked our ears:
  • Lisa: “Don’t you really feel that maybe you really deserve better than the way you’ve been treated. Really?”
    Taylor: “I think I don’t believe that. “
    Lisa: “That’s the problem, isn’t it?”
    While Lisa was trying to help, her approach placed the guilt on Taylor, making Taylor believe that she had done something wrong.
    Hotline Help: No one chooses to be in an abusive relationship or wants the abuse to continue. Remember to be supportive and non-judgmental. Respect your friend’s decisions and do not criticize them. Remember that it’s easier to talk as an outsider looking at the relationship than the other way around.

GREAT SOLUTIONS TO EMOTIONAL AND VERY TRICKY CHALLENGES!

http://www.thehotline.org/2011/09/rhbh-taylor-shares-fears-about-marriage-with-friends/

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