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You can help most by being a steady, safe, non‑judgmental presence while also taking the risk of abuse seriously and not trying to “fix” everything yourself. youngminds +5 First priority: safety Ask (gently, in private) if they feel physically safe right now living around their parents, and if anything like the harassment has happened recently. kidshelpphone +1 If there is any current or recent physical abuse, encourage them to talk with a safe adult or professional (doctor, therapist, school/college counselor, clergy, or a domestic abuse hotline in their area). Offer to sit with them while they call or to be on text nearby. chadd +2 Make it clear: “You didn’t deserve what they did. None of this is your fault, and you’re not overreacting to call it abuse.” Being explicitly believed is huge after betrayal and gaslighting. kidshelpphone +1 Example phrase: “I believe you. What your dad did was not okay, and you deserved protection, not harm. I’m here with you while you...