Dear Abby: Can I rat out friend’s abusive husband?

Can I rat out friend’s abusive husband?

Friends are running out of sympathy, but don’t know how to help her.

Advocates at the hotline say that not every caller will leave after the first or even second episode of violence, but at least she will know what she needs to do.

If she comes to you injured, get her to an emergency room for treatment and so that her wounds can be photographed.

If she shows up at work with bruises, talk to human resources to see if you can get her help, but I would not advise contacting her husband’s employer.

Whatever is said is a reflection on the speaker — not you or your relatives.

Because people live in small towns does not mean they are all small-minded.