I think my friend is being abused at home but not sure, who can i tell besides t!
Question: remember that im really not positive but if anyone has any info i would appreciate it gratiously.
Answers: remember that im really not positive but if anyone has any info i would appreciate it gratiously.
This is tough because if you do anything and there is nothing wrong, then you would have caused more problems and possibly lost your friend into the bargain.
Yet, if you do nothing at all, and it turns out your thoughts are correct you will be upset because you could have helped.
Firstly, what makes you think your friend is being abused at home. What kind of abuse, physical, mental, or sexual? They all have their own " giveaway" signs if you know what to look for.
Have you spoken to your friend, asked if there was anything wrong at home.
Has your friend changed in any way at all, become shyer, more defencive, prefers to be alone more, walks around with head down and won't meet anyone's eyes, flinches or jumps if anyone comes too close, Does your friend seem to be looking sadder or upset more than usual. Has the clothing changed in any way, long sleeves when they used to be short, bulky when they used to slim fitting?
On their own these mean nothing much - but put together could mean your friend is some sort of trouble.
Maybe try to find a book at the library that gives more information - and please do try to talk to your friend about your fears. You could start by saying something like "I am worried becuse you seem so ............ latey. Is there anything wrong. How can I help."
Your friend may or may not respond but you are letting him/her know you are there and willing to help if you can.
You are a good friend for caring so much and I hope it all works out well fro your friend and you.
I wish I had a friend like you when I was a lot younger.
a teacher at skool your parents..
try to get the person to open up to you. tell you about it. at least you can confirm one way or the other.
you can TRY 1-800-help-4-yu.
it's a free hotline that you can call. they probably can direct you something you can do.
anyone in authority that you trust at school, or call children's services. one of the adults at school should call childrens services i dont blame you for worring but if theachers & other adults are concerned than they should be able to do whats best, i hope they've called the parents of this girl to have a conferance, this way they will get a feel for the situation. the best thing you can do is be a good friend listen to her without judgement & dont talk about her with other kids , this is gossip & its hurtfull.
before you go for help you need to know for sure.
if you do persue this and get help and your accusations turn out to be wrong....it can cause alot of problems. Trust me on that.
if she/he is your friend, she/he should feel comfortable telling you. Just let your friend know that you are concerned and be there to comfort them. Sometimes thats all they need, some comfort and a friend they know they can talk to that wont tell anyone. be very careful, as getting help can sometimes be the worst thing to do. Talk to her/him, and be there for them. Thats what she/he needs to begin with.
0800 11 11 its childline. talk to them. they can help you, to know what to do next!