One of my old friends took an overdose to kill her unborn baby and succeeded. Her husband is really upset and is going to fight for full custody of their other child, and he wants my help. What should I do? I can't believe she done this.
2006-12-22 16:37:54 · 18 answers · asked by Perfectly Insane 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
You need to ask your self if you are capable of dealing with this situation. He could definitely use your support, but can you handle it. Obviously your friend needs help, but that should come from a doctor.
What I'm trying to say is if you are to emotionally wrapped up in the issue at hand maybe you shouldn't get involved to soon.
2006-12-22 17:30:14 · answer #1 · answered by APACHE 7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow this is quite a situation.. I would suggest to the husband that your friend needs some serious help and that both you and the husband should try supporting her before it comes down to a custody issue. If that doesnt work, then I would have to side with the husband, or that child could end up like the other who couldnt even fend for itself. Hope this helps.
2006-12-23 00:47:23 · answer #2 · answered by sui_generis_shelly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is your friend. And although what she did was very wrong it has nothing to do with they type of mother she is to her living child. Is she a good parent? If so why help him help her lose custody. One thing has nothing to do with the other. If she would have went to an abortion clinic would everyone feel differently. Look at your friend as being the person she was before this happened then you should be able to decided what to do.
2006-12-23 00:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by Thumper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow this seems like a no win situation for you. I wouldn't help him with this at all. I would tell him that while you don't agree with what she did you just can't get involved. After all what does he want you to do to help? He can go and fight and let them know what has happened and what he wants. Just be supportive of his efforts.
2006-12-23 00:41:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you have to talk to a lawyer. don't rely on advice on here.
the lawyer can't do anything about your friend terminating a pregnancy. Women have rights on what they do about their body.
the husband on the other hand shouldn't have impregnant your friend in the first place if your friend didn't want to keep the baby.
i take it your friend's husband wants a divorce from his wife? he has to talk to the divorce lawyer. a parent can't attempt to take custody of a child if the parents are still married, otherwise it would be kidnapping. the lawyer will discuss this with them.
2006-12-23 00:44:24 · answer #5 · answered by peppermint 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very hard finding simple answer to such serious matter. You are the one familiar with the situation & you have to use your judgement. Meditate on it & look for the right solution in your heart.
What a terrible thing to happen to a family. I'm so sorry.
Good luck.
2006-12-23 00:45:42 · answer #6 · answered by Angel Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better just let them sort out their many problems and just lend an ear instead of getting in the middle of an already complicated situation.
2006-12-23 00:46:05 · answer #7 · answered by zeroartmac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Support him because it is in the best interest of the child.
2006-12-23 00:40:33 · answer #8 · answered by OrangeCharlie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your friend is an abuser and the father (if in his right state of mind) deserves the child, stand behind him...your gal pal needs help
2006-12-23 00:43:15 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would say, stay clear of this. Why would he need any ones help anyway? His wife has clearly proved she's "off", he doesn't need you, or anyone else.
2006-12-23 00:47:10 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋