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Words That Wound: Distinguishing Verbal Abuse from Normal Arguments
Every relationship encounters disagreements and conflicts, and at times, these can escalate into shouting and name-calling. We can all lose our temper and say...
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Addicted to Love: Understanding Trauma Bonding in Emotionally Abusive Relationships
Trauma bonding is a complex and often misunderstood phenomenon, which occurs when a victim forms a strong emotional attachment to their abuser. It typically...
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‘Angela Black’ is a Bold Reimagining of Domestic Abuse on Screen
‘Angela Black’, ITV's gripping psychological thriller, delves into the harrowing realities of domestic abuse. It steers away from the typical portrayals of physical violence...
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The Film ‘Alice, Darling’ Reveals the Subtle Dynamics of Emotional Abuse
‘Alice, Darling,’ directed by Mary Nighy and featuring Anna Kendrick as Alice, tackles the complex issue of coercive control. This form of domestic abuse,...
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‘Emmerdale’ Shines a Spotlight on Coercive Control
Emmerdale, the popular ITV soap opera, is set to delve into the insidious nature of coercive control in a domestic abuse storyline involving characters...
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Netflix’s ‘Maid’ Illuminates the Shadows of Emotional Abuse
Netflix's groundbreaking series Maid brought the conversation about domestic abuse into the forefront of media discourse, challenging long-held misconceptions and illuminating the complex realities of emotional...
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Can an Abuser Ever Really Love You?
Navigating a relationship filled with both declarations of love and actions of control or abuse is a bewildering and heart-wrenching experience. Those ensnared in...
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Coercive Control in the Digital Age: Cyberstalking and Online Manipulation
The rise of digital technologies has transformed many aspects of our lives, offering new avenues for communication, learning, and engagement. However, these advancements also...