How to Support Someone in an Abusive or Toxic Relationship with Beth, a Friendship Expert

How to know if someone is in an abusive relationship and how to navigate that situation as someone on the outside. I've been on both sides and have brought in an expert on supporting loved ones through (and out of) abusive and toxic relationships. Whether it's your friend, sister, co-worker, family member, or neighbor that you suspect might be in a relationship, we will talk about the warning signs to look out for, how to offer help in a way that doesn't enable the behavior but also won't push them away, and how to care for yourself as you care for them.We will discuss:How to help a loved one in a toxic or an abusive relationshipHelping a friend out of domestic violenceWarning signs of abuse in friends and familyHow to know and tell if your friend is in an abusive relationshipHow to deal with being around an abuser when you know what they are doingProviding support to a domestic violence victim/survivorUnderstanding why they won’t leave an abusive relationshipsReasons people stay in abusive relationshipsSupporting someone who keeps returning to an abusive or toxic relationshipHelping someone leave an abusive partnerWhat to do when a friend is in an abusive relationshipHow to care for yourself when you are caring for your friend or loved oneBeing the support system for someone in an abusive relationshipWhen your friend, sister, family member, or coworker is in emotionally abusive, physically abusive, mentally abusive, or financially abusive relationshipEmpowering survivors of abuseUsing trauma-informed practices and languageComing up with a safety plan for victims of domestic violence Episodes and Articles Mentioned:Speaking Out About Abuse SafelyPost-Traumatic Growth and Overcoming Domestic Violence with Nichole MylesBuilding Resilience and Trauma-Informed Language with Nichole Myles Get Social!Follow Root and Rise Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Special credit to Purple Planet Music for the background track, https://www.purple-planet.comWhenever I talk about domestic violence, I like to include the hotline that you can call or text if you are in that situation. You can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-799-SAFE or by texting “start” to 88788. You are not alone. And you do not have to go through this alone.I'd be so honored to have you join me each week in a live group call on the Peanut App. If the thought of having to talk to a group makes you want to bury your head in the dirt, don’t worry! Your participation is absolutely not required - you are more than welcome to just listen in on the live pod. Click to join the Root and Rise Peanut Group!