My sister has been in an emotionally abusive marriage for years and our family keeps having the same painful cycle - we try to support her, she defends him, then pulls away from us when we express concern. We love her but we're all exhausted and don't know how to be there for her without enabling the situation.
More people experience this than they realize.
Loving someone caught in abuse means navigating the impossible space between helpful presence and harmful rescue.
“Where Are You with Emotional abuse in relationships?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.