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How to Support a Friend in an Abusive Relationship Who Won't Leave

My best friend is in an abusive relationship and won't listen to anyone who tries to help her and I'm running out of energy to keep watching.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The helplessness of witnessing someone's self-destructive choices tests the limits of friendship and compassion.

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