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Emotional and financial abuse of parent/carer

  • How do I help a friend whose adult child is abusing her emotionally and financially? I have managed to extricate myself from a manipulative and unsafe daughter, but my friend is truly trapped in her relationship and needs help and support. Both daughters have been assessed as schistophrenic by medical professionals.
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Re: Emotional and financial abuse of parent/carer

Hi @Lolo11 

 

Sounds like you're a really caring friend. I'm glad your situation has improved but can understand your concern for your friend. While your friend has to ultimately work things out for themselves you could offer resources to them that might be helpful. Such as educational resources or support services that might be of use to them. What do you think?

 

Warmest wishes

Hanami

Re: Emotional and financial abuse of parent/carer

Hey @Lolo11 ,

 

You have some very valid concerns there. Have you heard of Elder Abuse?

 

This is taken very seriously. If you feel someone is taking advantage of an elderly person, contact this hotline and they will be able to give you some advice: https://www.health.gov.au/contacts/elder-abuse-phone-line

 

Unfortunately, this is not uncommon. It is happening only too often.

Re: Emotional and financial abuse of parent/carer

You can also have a look at this page: https://eapu.com.au/elder-abuse-helpline/ @Lolo11 

Re: Emotional and financial abuse of parent/carer

Hi @Lolo11 ,

 

How is everything going?

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