Category Archives: Abuse

Is there anything I can do to help my sister escape her abusive relationship?

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Dr. Pat

My sister is in an emotionally abusive relationship. He is also unfaithful. After she married him I slowly watched her cut all ties with her friends and then she started to cut ties with the family. She refuses to see … Continue reading →

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Is this baby at risk of sexual abuse from the father?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Dr. Pat

A young relative of ours has an infant child. She has been estranged from the father of the baby since shortly after the baby’s birth. She has some concerns about this man’s behaviour while around the baby. When he has … Continue reading →

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My sister is in an abusive marriage, how can I help her?

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Dr. Pat

My sister has a four-year-old daughter and is in a bad marriage. Her husband appears perfectly respectable but he isn’t. I don’t think he actually physically abuses her but there is mental abuse. He is a crude bully and puts … Continue reading →

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Should I report my friend for having sex with one of her students?

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Dr. Pat

For some time I have been  torn between taking action or staying put on the following matter. My best friend of 20 plus years who is a school teacher has had a sexual liaison with one of her students. Though … Continue reading →

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