I agree this issue can be very complex, much more than an outsider first realizes.
Still, removing yourselves from an environment where physical harm is the inevitable result has to be the best option. BM's idea is best. Even if you can't make the commitment to leave, establishing link a link to the outside world is a big first step. This at least lets you see where you stand and provides a safety net in case you need unexpected help.
She WANTS to leave. That is excellent to hear. She knows she HAS TO, however, all the people who don't realize the hows and whys should not verbally berate her. THAT WONT HELP - IT ADDS TO HER SENSE OF SHAME AND HUMILIATION... EVEN THOUGH SHE ISN'T THE ONE WHO DID ANYTHING WRONG.
How bout all of us take a deep breath and focus our anger on the abuser, where it belongs? Let's change our attitude and support the victim instead of blaming her.
All the e-big and bad MEN who think that dialing 911 is going to help... you have NO CLUE.
This woman is already terrified that her ex will take custody of her child and her current bf takes her pay. When she does leave, she knows damned well that she will leave with NOTHING. She feels TRAPPED.
I PM'd her with specific information to an organization that will help her, that is IF there is a chapter that is local to her.
Do ya'll realize how much money is required to house/clothe/feed just ONE WOMAN and HER CHILD for 30 days?! She has 30 days to totally revamp her life. THIRTY...
Let's all of us take a deep breath and get angry at the one who deserves the blame - THE ABUSER. Let's motivate ourselves to get educated and try to be part of the solution - not part of the problem.
A lot of bad things happen when good people stand by and do NOTHING.