and things like that. and we try and teach them to be respectful and disciplined. the impact of addiction exacerbates other toxic behaviours, too. # you are not alone. # we are here to guide you out of the dark #. betty harper felt compelled to write this song about the domestic abuse she witnessed. # you are not alone. # blood is thicker than alcohol #. her mother natasha had a violent relationship with a former partner. there was beatings, theft ofjewellery to self or drink. lots of emotional abuse. broken bones, cuts. there was beatings, lots of emotional abuse, broken bones, cuts. he was standing over me with a chair and i knew that if i couldn t get away he would have killed me. # you ve wiped tears from your cheeks #. local charities say referrals