Mag's right, I'd see this as spousal abuse, not as a guy that has got  
problems with his wife's disability.  I think you ought to talk to  
their priest and see what he says.  If not their parish priest, then  
another priest.  Unless he is very conservative on such matters, the  
priest should be willing to talk them about this situation.

Maybe the husband has a drinking problem, or even worse, a meth habit  
(all too common these days, I fear).  Thus, it's imperative that an  
experienced person get in there and evaluate the situation.  Think in  
terms of saving that lovely child from harm as well as her mother.

I think the clergy has a moral, if not legal responsibility to report  
it to the authorities if he sees that this is a dangerous situation  
for the woman and her child.  But something does need to be done.   
Too many women die or become severely disabled at the hands of  
abusive men.


Kat

On 27 Feb 2006, at 02:34, Magenta Raine wrote:
>
> There are many resources for able bodied marriages,  you can look on
> Amazon.com for ideas for books. Contact Easter seals, sometimes  
> they have
> support groups for married folks with disabilities. also look for  
> books
> that help women have better self esteem.