Dana is a 24-year-old woman who is dating seriously. She tells her good friend Arielle about her upcoming plans for engagement. Arielle is concerned that Dana is in an unhealthy relationship. She wants to be supportive but doesn’t know how to help her friend. Arielle wants Dana to know “I’m here for you,” and maintain open communication with her. Arielle asks herself, “Why doesn’t she see what I see that could be harmful?” Whenever Arielle approaches the topic and tries to talk to Dana about her concerns, Dana repeats “I know he’s not perfect—nobody is. We can make it work.” This leaves Arielle wondering, “What can I do to help?”
Project S.A.R.A.H. Speaks: Why Women Stay
Do we ever find ourselves asking this question after hearing about a woman in an abusive relationship? Parts of her want to stay and parts of her want to leave. Who can help her sort out this problem? Should she leave her husband or stay with him? At Project S.A.R.A.H., we help our clients make difficult decisions for themselves.
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