I’ve read through each reply and wanted to say a big thanks, you’ve all confirmed what I intended to say and helped me with pointers on things I hadn’t. I dont know her whole history, I’m not going to pry, I intend to keep my advice level-headed.
I’ve penned a reply to her (below) Do you guys think this is good enough (I’ve blanked out the actual numbers of the places in question – dunno why, was kinda doing it while I was thinking about this whole thing). Feedback welcomed but I’m pretty much gonna go with what I have here. I want to reply to her tonight.
BB
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My Reply:
Hi *****
Ok, My first advice to you is to phone the Police, thier Domestic Abuse hotline is in complete confidence and the number (you may already know it) is ****** – They will be able to advise you much better than I can and possibly offer practical and material assistance. Seriously, ******, Call the police first, and do it ASAP.
My first gut instinct to be honest with you is get out, even if it’s a temporary measure, take you and the kids to a friends, or if you have any family nearby just get away so you can think. I know you are scared, I know what’s happening to you is horrible, so get away from it, and as soon as you can. You and the kids need to be safe now. The hardest thing is the first step and you’ve done that by reaching out. Now you have to prioritise, YOU and the KIDS first – always.
I’ve got a list of places you should look into .
Woman’s Aid – w/ww.scottishwomensaid.org.uk – Tel: 0131 *******
Womens Aid, Falkirk:. . . . . . . . . . . . Tel No. 01324 ********
Womens Aid, Stirling:. . . . . . . . . . . . Tel No.01786 ********
Domestic Abuse Unit – 01324 *******
Social work Services – w/ ww.socialworkscotland.org.uk – Tel: 0131********
Central Scotland Police Domestic Abuse unit – Tel 01786 ******
FAMILY MEDIATION CENTRAL SCOTLAND – familymediation@scotland.freeserve.co.uk
THE SAMARITANS: 24 hour confidential emotional support for anyone in crisis. This number links up to all their branches.
Tel No. 08457–90-90–90
LOCAL POLICE OFFICES IN CENTRAL SCOTLAND
Police Headquartes, Stirling,........ 01786 ******
Falkirk . . . . . . . . . . . . .01324 ******
Grangemouth . . . . . . 01324 ******
Denny . . . . . . . . . . . .. 01324 ******
Maddiston . . . . . . . .. 01324 7******
Stirling . . . . . . . . .. . . 01786 ******
Balfron . . . . . . . . . .. . 01360 ******
Camelon . . . . . . . . . 01324 ******
Alloa . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 01259 ******
Tullibody . . . . . . . . . . 01259 ******
Tillicoultry . . . . . . . . . 01259 ******
Stenhousemuir . . . . . 01324 ******
Boness . . . . . . . . . . . 01506 ******
Please keep in touch, and please do something now.
BB