Oceanbreeze
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I have a friend who is an advocate for those who suffer from eating disorders. She, herself, is recovering from a 13 yr long battle with Anorexia Nervosa. She's been in counseling for this and other issues for several years. I admire the strength and courage she shows every day in doing what she has to do to stay well. But, I'm writing because I need to vent.
She called me today in tears saying her sister attacked her and tried to choke her. I was incredulous. I could barely speak when I heard what had transpired. I emplored my friend to press charges and protect herself. She refuses. Awhile later, she calls back and said her sister came over, apologized and "it will never happen again." I got a very sick feeling and begged her to protect herself. I said to my friend that her sister is mentally ill and needs psychological help. I also pointed out that what happened today was assault and battery. I said I didn't want this to EVER happen again and pointed out that this could also raise to the level of murder. I was near tears when I said all this to her. She SWEARS her sister knows what she did was wrong and it will never happen again.
I'm sickened at the very thought of what could happen. I wish there was something I could do.
Thank you for letting me vent, and for those of you who may be in an abusive situation be it from a sister, brother, a significant other, a parent or whomever, PLEASE get help! Abusers rarely change.
She called me today in tears saying her sister attacked her and tried to choke her. I was incredulous. I could barely speak when I heard what had transpired. I emplored my friend to press charges and protect herself. She refuses. Awhile later, she calls back and said her sister came over, apologized and "it will never happen again." I got a very sick feeling and begged her to protect herself. I said to my friend that her sister is mentally ill and needs psychological help. I also pointed out that what happened today was assault and battery. I said I didn't want this to EVER happen again and pointed out that this could also raise to the level of murder. I was near tears when I said all this to her. She SWEARS her sister knows what she did was wrong and it will never happen again.
I'm sickened at the very thought of what could happen. I wish there was something I could do.
Thank you for letting me vent, and for those of you who may be in an abusive situation be it from a sister, brother, a significant other, a parent or whomever, PLEASE get help! Abusers rarely change.