Emotionally & verbally abusive stepdad guidance
Q: I’m at a loss as to what to do about the situation with my mom and stepdad. My step dad is verbally and emotionally abusive towards my mom. They have been married for 14 years. I have witnessed it happen, and every time I want to speak up about it, but I freeze. I can’t talk, I feel like crying right then and there. I have repeatedly told my mom that is not the way a husband should treat a wife. But her excuse is always “well he doesn’t physically or sexually abuse me like your dad did” and I always tell her, “still doesn’t mean it’s right” I have been really praying for her and my step dad. My step dad and mom are Christian’s and go to church and pray. I’m really close with my step family, my step grandma and I are besties. My step grandpa still calls me “Dave’s wife’s daughter”, (I changed my step dad’s name for privacy). My mom has a full time job, but he doesn't let her/not allowed - to use her money towards things she wants. She has to ask him permission if she needs...