My good friend just told me her husband took a bag, walked out on her and their two kids and went to stay at his parents' house.  They've been having difficulties for a long while and he's taken off before, but never with a bag.  They don't have a lot of money and he earns most of it.  She's basically freaking out about how she'll take care of her kids and herself. 
My question is this:  How can I help her?  What do I tell her?  I've told her not to assume that this is a permanent situation. 
Any suggestions would be helpful!  None of my friends have gone through this before. 
Thanks in advance.

We finally had Nathaniel's one month check-up on Tuesday (although only a week and half late).  He is doing wonderfully!  He has gained, get this, 2 whole pounds in 3 weeks.  That's 11 more ounces than expected!  He's now 11 lbs 4 oz.  He has surpassed his cousin who is 6 weeks older.  I guess I don't really have to push him to stay awake while he's eating as long as I have been doing.  He's getting plenty.
Speaking of breastfeeding, I'm still battling what we've been told is a yeast infection on my nipple.  I've been using grapefruit seed extract for almost three weeks and a nipple ointment for longer and now have done two treatments of gentian violet and ... no difference, in fact it's starting to hurt more!!   I'm afraid that we've been doing all of this for nothing, that's it not even a yeast thing or isn't any longer.  It's been a while since my last lactation appointment and I think if things don't improve by next week, I'm going to book another appointment.  Unfortunately she's only working on Thursdays, so that's a long wait.  For now we have to deal with a baby with purple lips.  Maybe I'll try gentian violet once more and then, I think that's it!  I'm not giving up on breastfeeding, but on the yeast treatments.  If anyone has any suggestions for me, I'd love them!!