Friday, May 9, 2025

Samara Knight

Mother, writer, researcher fighting to bring awareness of coercive control, emotional abuse, and post-separation abuse.

MEP’s Ex Jailed in Coercive Control Case Involving Lie Detector Threats

Irish MEP Kathleen Funchion has spoken publicly for the first time about the years of coercive control and harassment she endured at the hands...

What to Say to Abuse Survivors After They Leave

Leaving an abusive relationship is often seen as the conclusion of a painful chapter. But for many abuse survivors, what comes next can be...

The Hidden Reality of Covert Abuse: How to Identify Silent Harm

When people picture abuse, they often think of shouting, slammed doors, bruises, or physical fights. Yet for many survivors, the deepest wounds come from...

The Inner Dialogues of Survival: How Abuse Victims Cope with the Unthinkable

Abuse doesn’t just leave bruises—it reshapes the way survivors think. In order to make it through life under constant emotional threat, many victims develop...

Unseen Wounds: The Psychological Impact of Domestic Abuse

Leaving an abusive partner is often misunderstood to be the end of the trauma. To outsiders, it may look like liberation—a clean slate, a...

“If I Just Tried Harder”: How Self-Blame in Abusive Relationships Keeps Victims Trapped

Self-blame in abusive relationships often lingers long after the relationship ends. It doesn’t begin with obvious mistreatment—it starts with subtle doubts. You wonder if...

Healing from Domestic Abuse: Insights from Survivors

Breaking free from domestic abuse is just the beginning of the recovery process. The emotional and psychological wounds left behind can take years to...

Early Warning Signs of Violence: Recognizing Escalation Before It’s Too Late

Violence rarely happens without warning. Before an abuser physically harms you, they often reveal their intentions through their actions. They might punch a wall...

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