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Why Controlling Men Can’t Stand It When You Get Angry

In controlling or abusive relationships, the expression of anger by the partner being controlled is not just unwelcome; it can be downright unsafe. An abuser’s...

10 Common Excuses Abusers Give for Their Behavior

Abusive relationships often operate under a veil of excuses and justifications that the perpertrator uses to rationalize his behavior. It's important for victims and...

The Swift Shift: Why Abusers Quickly Move into New Relationships

The end of a relationship with a controlling abuser often marks the beginning of a perplexing chapter: their rapid move into a new relationship....

Cut Off and Controlled: How Abusers Isolate Their Victims

Isolation is a deliberate tactic used by abusers to exert control and dominance over their partners. By breaking down their partner’s network of support,...

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...

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...

‘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...

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,...