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Dear Suzie?
by T. Suzanne Eller (Suzie's bio)
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Dear Suzie:
Recently my friend has been having problems with her parents. The big problem is that she feels they don't listen to her. She got into an argument with them and told her mom she was going to talk to a pastor or someone who will really listen to her. When her mom heard that, she took a belt and hurt her bad. I didn't know what to say the next day when she came to me. She was bleeding from her wrist and had some bruises. If she went to an adult to talk about it, they might tell her to go to a foster home. That is the main reason she won't tell anyone. We prayed about it and I told her things will get better, but I'm really scared that this is going to happen again. What advice should I give her? Any help will be great. Thanks for your time God bless,
~ Reni ~
Dear Reni,
What is happening to your friend is abusive. When silence is the only response, abuse is allowed to continue. I know that your friend is afraid of having to go to a foster home, and that's understandable, but an adult needs to be brought in on the situation. She should talk to a pastor or a counselor at her school (by law, they do have to report it). If this was a one-time event where everybody lost their cool, she could talk to her mom about it with her when things smooth over, or perhaps she could talk with a grandparent.
However, if abuse is something that she faces often, she needs to share that with an adult that she trusts. No one should be abused or bleed after discipline—ever.
I'm so sorry, Reni, that your friend has had to deal with this. I'm thankful that she has a good friend like you to wrap your arms around her when she hurts. I will be praying for her, and I would love to hear from her if she needs a friend. I can understand what she is facing because I have been there. God healed me (and my family) in so many ways. I'll be praying for your friend to experience that same amazing healing in her life and family.
I believe in you, and I believe in your friend. . .
Suzie
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| About T. Suzanne Eller: T. Suzanne Eller is an author and inspirational speaker. She has published over 300 articles in magazines such as Today's Christian Woman, Guideposts, Woman's World and numerous others. Her story was recently featured on PAX network's "It's a Miracle". She has a passion for teens, speaking and working with teens across the nation. E-mail Suzie |
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