[rmsm1965]

my child is dying and her life is a mess....she has what they call stockholm syndrome - her husband who married her when he found out it was cheaper to marry her than pay child support is extremely abusive (verbally is all she says) when he is drinking or mad) which seems like the majority of the time. she has left him 4 times in the past and turns against her friends and family when things are going smooth with him so that he will not leave. there are 3 kids involved - 2 are his and the oldest isnt. he had her make him her new poa however i still have the paperwork that she wrote in her last will when they (doctors) thought she wouldnt make it thru the night that states how abusive he was. she has told lies on her entire family to others so that they will benefit somehow or so that he will feel that she is on his side. he cursed me in front of her and told me that he hoped i died a very slow painful death so that he could dance on my grave. he has shoved her kids head in the toilet and called him terrible names and then in front of him she said oh he was only playing.....now someone has called cps on her and she blames me. I know longer know what to do as she does not want me in her life anymore. she is not allowed to have internet or text messaging or friends. he tells her that people cant be trusted - please someone tell me what to do.....i just dont know anymore and this has torn our family apart......

[Open Eyes]

(((rmsm))),

I am so sorry your daughter has been trapped in such a horrible abusive situation. If she will not accept your help and chooses to stay in this abusive situation, I am not sure "what" you can do. If you have seen child abuse you can report that the Child Services anonymously.

You can try posting this in the Abuse Forum too, maybe someone there may have some advice.

[spondiferous]

I'm so sorry to hear this is happening for you. I agree that posting in the abuse forum might be a good idea as well. I'm curious. I don't know much about laws, especially where domestic violence is concerned, but I thought it was possible to intervene (re: call the cops) as a third party if abuse is suspected? I feel sorry for your daughter but there are also children involved. Who is protecting them?