Grahame Gee
Grahame is a credentialed mental health nurse working in the Shoalhaven region of NSW, Australia. He has a master’s degree in health science (Mental Health) and post graduate training in Addictions and coexisting disorders, CBT and ACT. He grew up in a coercive high demand doomsday cult. During his time in the cult, he experienced a wide range of coercive controls. Having left the cult, he has used his lived experience to support survivors of coercive control and trauma. He has presented at conferences and other forums and has contributed to “If I could turn back time: Reflections of former cult members”, edited by Jacqueline Johnson.
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Family Court Abuse: When Survivors Discover the System Is Not on Their Side
Leaving an abusive relationship is often imagined as the turning point where life finally begins to improve. Many survivors hold onto the hope that...
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Driving as Domination: How Abusers Use Cars to Create Fear and Control
Coercive control is not limited to the home. It follows the victim wherever they go. It shows up in ordinary routines, including something as...
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12 Everyday Phrases Abusers Use That Sound Innocent but Aren’t
Abusive language is not always loud or aggressive. Some of the most harmful communication is delivered calmly, framed as sensible, caring, or even thoughtful....
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How Trauma Lives in the Body: The Physical Impact of Abuse
Physical violence is not the only harm that leaves lasting marks. Coercive control and emotional abuse can create profound physical disruption, unsettling the nervous...
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25 Paths to Healing from Domestic Abuse
Abuse doesn’t just leave scars. It erases. It strips away identity, confidence, and joy until you begin shaping yourself around someone else’s moods and...
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The Quiet Complicity of Neutrality: How Refusing to Take Sides Enables Abuse
When I opened up to some friends, a couple I’d known for years, about my husband’s abusive behaviour, they said, “We don’t want to...
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8 Signs You Are Being Love Bombed
At first, it feels intoxicating. Someone new comes into your life and seems to worship everything about you. They shower you with praise, affection,...
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How Abusers Turn Boundaries Into Battles for Power
In a healthy relationship, boundaries are what create mutual respect and safety. They allow two people to understand each other’s needs and maintain individuality....
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