Daughter has random bruising

Hello and welcome to Ask Robyn,

 

Thank you for reaching out to us about your concern. It’s understandable that you’re worried, and it’s important that you want to approach this situation carefully.

 

Talking to your daughter is the right step, but it’s crucial to keep the conversation calm and non-confrontational. If the conversation becomes heated, she may become defensive and reluctant to share what’s really going on. If she is experiencing abuse, she might already be aware of it but could be in denial or too afraid to talk about it.

 

It’s essential to be patient and reassure her that your primary concern is her safety and well-being.

 

You might also find it helpful to discuss what a healthy relationship looks like and the warning signs of an abusive relationship. This could help her to reflect on her own situation and realise that there may be something wrong, even if she doesn’t see it that way at first. Here are a couple of articles which may help your conversation:

 

 

If your daughter ever feels like she needs someone other than you to talk to, please remind her that our Childline free, confidential, non-judgmental service is always available to her. We’re here 24 hours a day, every day, to support her and explore her options together. She can reach us at 1800 66 66 66 or through Messenger at www.Childline.ie. She is never alone, and we’re here for her whenever she needs us.

 

Take care, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need to talk more.

 

Best wishes,

 

Robyn