I suddenly heard from a friend that I haven’t seen or talked to for months a few days ago. I actually was starting to believe that she completely dropped me as a friend. So, imagine my surprise when I received an email and an invitation to call. I was not prepared for what I was about to hear. I had expected the usual small talk, excuses for absences and catching up questions, however, learning her tell me that she just literally narrowly escaped a destructive relationship — she left an abusive partner whom she’d been with for only 7 months. …read more