Is it normal for my father to be like this
My father is very abusive to my mother, my sister and I, to the point that each one of us developped a certain mental disorder, I personally have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder since 16. My mom wants divorce and told him she does not want to sleep with him anymore. But he got so frustrated he hit her so many times and even sexually assaulted her. She wants to contact a lawyer or something but he is keeping her at home and watching her every move. What do I do ? I want to help but each person I go to tells me they need to hear it from her and not me. But she is held captive at home. :(