I often do not bring up matters like this but want to communicate with everyone how important it is to help support women who have left domestic abusive relationships......
If you are part of a group where there is a couple that has divorced.. one of the partners has fled for fear of their life.
Let’s say there was all types of abuse including threats to the victims life, letting them know that they will be found, the abuser knows police, lawyers and judges you as a joint friend are shocked and cannot believe it happened. You keep in touch with both, thinking nothing of it.
Until..
You mention to the accused partner or a mutual friend where the others location is, even years after.
You’ve just risked someone’s life. You may not know it but you have.
If you know of someone who has left domestic violence and they have confided with you regarding their life, their location, it is of the utmost importance that you keep that trust. If you expose their location, and if a life is taken, ask yourself one thing...
Can you, with a clear conscience say you had no part?
Domestic violence is happening and it could be your friend, your neighbour, your sister or cousin. Don’t ask why they didn’t leave earlier, just listen to them when they are ready to tell you. If they do, that means they trust you enough but please, never break that trust.
