Originally Posted by
alphaomega 
I'm trying to understand what is happening to my sweet friend. I'm bewildered. I'm trying to help her children who are distraught beyond words. She has no family here. Everything is him and his family. And they are shunning her.
I don't know how to help her.
I have no experience with physical domestic abuse. But I already see her down playing it.
I hope the judge is as brutal on him tomorrow, as are the fingerprints on her neck.
Hi Alpha
I've worked at a women's refuge before and it might be an idea to go online and find one local to you and your friend. A lot of them have coffee mornings and free classes, so not just a place for women to stay in accommodation. They usually have a list of really good resources too, financial, legal help etc.
I'm so glad your friend and her children are safe and that they have you. You sound like a really good friend :-)