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Old Aug 03, 2020, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by sunshinefl View Post
thank you for you response. From what I understand, the mother has a history of several boyfriends after my friend and her divorce.. There could have been some abuse as his daughter has some mental health issues, dissociative disorder, that may have developed from a traumatic experience. But I truly believe he would not have abused her in any way, as that just not his character or something he is capable of doing. I have to think that her mental health condition is what has caused this but don't know that much about the disorder. I believe she had some drug issues since her disappearance so again, that might be an issue. As a parent, it is incredibly difficult to not know where or what your child is doing? to know if they are ok? the utter lack of information is so hard. If she had told him, that she hated him and didn't want him to be a part of her life, then at least he would know that this was a conscious decision or would have some type of closure. But as it stands right now, he was not given an info or indication this was coming or to why she was cutting contact.
What's unfortunate is the lack of information, and the total lack of communication from her. All that you have is conjecture at this point and guessing as to what happened. You don't know if there was abuse, a drug issue or if it's her mental health that is at play. There's no way to fully know. So unfortunately, you have nothing to go on.

You're a very good friend to come on here to ask on behalf of your friend. But I think it's a case of there's really not much you can do except support him in this as best as you can.
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Thanks for this!
sunshinefl