Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic I think I need some help Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]See Me Now[/m] at 6:29 pm on Jan. 3, 2009[quote]I have a friend who has a bad relationship with his dad. After a tragedy in their lives, his dad started drinking. Obviously, his drinking has become a problem, but thats not what I need help with. His dad hits him now. It's bad, and I hate that man for doing this to my friend. But see, my friend is a good guy and wants to fix this damaged relationship with his father. I want to support him every way I can, but I don't know what to say anymore. I could physically harm his father for what he's doing, but I can't for many reasons that are quite beyond my control. This guy has a great support system, he has a wonderful family who loves him, a great girlfriend who would support him in anything... but I feel like he's only going to get hurt physically and emotionally by trying to "fix" this with his dad. What can I say? What can I do for him? He'll know who he is: honestly my friend, I want to help you. It hurts me to hear about you being hurt. [/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post See Me Now Posted at 6:29 pm on Jan. 3, 2009 I have a friend who has a bad relationship with his dad. After a tragedy in their lives, his dad started drinking. Obviously, his drinking has become a problem, but thats not what I need help with. His dad hits him now. It's bad, and I hate that man for doing this to my friend. But see, my friend is a good guy and wants to fix this damaged relationship with his father. I want to support him every way I can, but I don't know what to say anymore. I could physically harm his father for what he's doing, but I can't for many reasons that are quite beyond my control. This guy has a great support system, he has a wonderful family who loves him, a great girlfriend who would support him in anything... but I feel like he's only going to get hurt physically and emotionally by trying to "fix" this with his dad. What can I say? What can I do for him? He'll know who he is: honestly my friend, I want to help you. It hurts me to hear about you being hurt.

Replies lestat1990 Posted at 6:32 pm on Jan. 3, 2009 your friend is just being the way he knows how to be. he sounds like a nice guy. all logic says to do it different but love? love is never logical. if i were religous id pray for his safty. if i were his friend id check up on him. if i were him i might be just as foolish. i wish him the best