My husband's sister is in a terribly abusive relationship. She has been in the hospital for 3 weeks now with a mental breakdown (mainly we suspect brought on by her common law husband).


He is unemployed, controls her feelings and self worth, spends whatever money she is able to make, has gotten them evicted from 2 apartments, pawned her jewelry and the list goes on and on....


Now he hasn't called her in 3 almost 4 days nor has he visited her in the hospital once in the past week.


We know that if we push her too hard she will become even more stubborn about staying with him.


How do we support her while still encouraging her to leave him?


Any suggestions from people that have been through a similar problem is most appreciated (both families or people from abusive relationships). I have been in an abusive relationship before but I don't know if I should talk to her about mine or if I should just be there for quiet support. Would love anyones opinion on this.