Dear Suze, I knew a newly married friend with a controlling husband who used a 3-part hand-signal, an open palm facing her friend, tucked her thumb into the palm, and closed her 4 fingers over her thumb. I know this is a sign she’s being abused. What to do?
Dear Concerned, Without knowing anything further, it’s easy to think the worst, like her life was in immediate danger. And you might be right. The Signal for Help was created in 2020 by the Canadian Women's Foundation as a single continuous hand movement of three-parts, (rather than a sign held in one position), so that the gesture was easily visible, and the message clearly sent was, "reach out to me safely." NOT a request to call emergency services. Hopefully, this will become a universal signal. -SQ
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