[Merlin]

People have their own measurement of punishment. What might be acceptable for them may not be for you, but this is abuse we're talking about, not punishment. Punishment has some sort of justification. A "REASON" if you will. The fact that anything this woman thinks of that she doesn't like is the devil, and she'll f*** her son up over it. . . THAT'S abuse. I'd show up at her front door covered in red with a pitchfork and whip the holy hell out of her. Ironic justice.

But agreed. Call the po-po even if just to keep it on file, and give them as much information as you can. Best of luck to both you and your friend. I hope he's doing very well for himself.