(((((rainbowzz)))) what a good friend you are! imho, i'd call cps and file a report in behalf of lindsey's daughter. i think it's your call re whether to do this anonymously or not but lindsey may get help if you give your name and are willing to walk this thru with her.(if it were me in your situation i'd personally go this route, imho.) clearly lindsey needs help too but i'm not sure if cps is the place to get that help for your friend. perhaps they can get her help or steer her in the right direction. but having the child in a safe environment is of utmost urgency. i think your judgement is right on. please keep us posted on how things go.