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Starved of Freedom: How Abusers Use Basic Needs as Weapons of Control
Coercive control is a pattern of behavior that abusers use to dominate, manipulate, and control their partners. Unlike physical violence, coercive control operates more...
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10 Ways Abusers Use Sexual Coercion in Relationships
Sexual coercion in a relationship is a form of domestic abuse in which an abuser manipulates, guilts, pressures, or threatens to gain control over...
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How Abusers Ruin Christmas and Steps to Reclaim Your Joy
The holiday season is often seen as a time of warmth, celebration, and cherished moments with loved ones. Yet, for those in abusive relationships,...
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Hidden Abuse: How Domestic Abusers Lead Dual Lives
Domestic abusers are masters of deception, skillfully presenting a public image that belies the cruel reality of their private behavior. Survivors often describe their...
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Institutional Betrayal in the Fight Against Domestic Abuse
For survivors of domestic abuse, seeking help from courts, police, and social services often feels like stepping into a new cycle of harm. The...
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Too Good to Be True: Survivors Accounts of Love Bombing Tactics
Love bombing is a powerful tool used by abusers to hook someone into a relationship, creating an intoxicating blend of affection, attention, and validation...
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Why Non-Fatal Strangulation Is a Critical Warning Sign in Abuse Cases
Non-fatal strangulation is a very serious form of violence that is often used to assert control and fear. It is one of the most...
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Double Standards in Controlling Relationships: How Abusers Enforce Unfair Rules to Maintain Power
Double standards are a hallmark of controlling relationships, creating a dynamic where one person enforces contradictory and unfair rules to maintain dominance. These tactics...