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Scenario

How families can support someone in an abusive relationship without burning out

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.

What we've seen

Loving someone caught in abuse means navigating the impossible space between helpful presence and harmful rescue.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Emotional abuse in relationships?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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