Emergancy! What Do I Do?!?!

[Cee123]

Hi.... I have a cousin who is actively dying of cancer. She is a 25 year old mother who has angiosarcoma. Her husband keeps their son away from he doesn't get what she wants. He has threatened to put son up for adoption. He tells her stuff like,, i'm going to make your life miserable until you die. and he took her keys and left a huge bruise on her arm. She doesn't have strength to do much. She is scared to call the police because she just thinks it'll make matters worse. Her parents, as well as herself are scared because they don't have papers. they are imigrants and he holds that against them all the time. His mother is aware he treats her this was and does nothing. His sister says she doesn't want to get between it. What should I do?!? I'm worried for her safety. She's already stressed enough knowing she's gunna die and she should be enjoying her last days. He does not like our side of the family cause he says we are stupid because we didn't go to college. He went to college but has no job and stays with his mom. She doesn't want her son to live with him when she passes because she is scared he will hurt him. What can i do? There is so much more to this story...Please ask if you have any questions.

[Cee123]

Sorry for all of the mistakes. I was writing this very fast. Also, we didn't go to a UNIVERSITY, but we have been to college. I'm a phlebotomist and EKG tech and I work at a hospital. Many of my family members have good trades.

[bednobs]

which country are you in?

[Cee123]

I am in the US

[davebro]

If there is/has been criminality inform the police, otherwise try to get some social agencies - whatever is available - involved.

[jno]

this is a UK website so probably not the most helpful. As davebro suggests, are there social services agencies available to you, or associatons for young mothers or cancer patients?

[Cee123]

Im so sorry! I wasnt aware it was a UK website. I was trying to just get advice anywhere I could. My apologies.

[pastafreak]

I think the American equivalent is Quora...you could try there. Or, Reddit...its got a huge American community and there should be a subreddit for the kind of relationship/ social care/family advice you need. Good luck.

[calmck]

You need to contact adult social services and possibly a lawyer. Has you cousin made a will? If you think she is in danger call the police and ask for a welfare check. Is there a local agency that provides support to cancer patients you could contact. Not having papers should not prevent intervention by appropriate authorities