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Gareth Jones’ Devastating Ordeal at the Hands of Sarah Rigby
Gareth Jones endured a harrowing ordeal of controlling and coercive behavior inflicted by his ex-girlfriend, Sarah Rigby. Over a six-month period, Jones, an NHS project manager, endured an intense...
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The Web of Abuse: A Personal Account
It is that spark of vulnerability, that something that allows for the connection to happen, the meeting of the emotional stars. It may seem...
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New Year, New Life: How I Chose Freedom on January 1st
It was New Year’s Day when I decided to leave my husband. There is something significant about January 1st. It is a day filled...
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When the Church Sides with the Abuser: Brandie’s Story
Brandie, a survivor of domestic violence, experienced years of abuse and manipulation from a man she met through a Christian dating site. What makes...
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Richard Spencer’s Harrowing Experience of Abuse
In March 2024, a new Channel 5 documentary called My Wife, My Abuser: The Secret Footage, revealed the chilling 20-year ordeal of Richard Spencer,...
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Navigating the Darkness: Leslie’s Story of Overcoming Coercive Control
Leslie’s story begins in her early twenties, a time she recalls with a mix of nostalgia and regret. At 24, Leslie was navigating life...
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How Domestic Abuse Led to Jessica Laverack’s Heartbreaking Suicide
Jessica Laverack, a talented hairdresser with a vibrant social life, tragically ended her own life after enduring years of domestic abuse. Her mother, Phyllis...
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Fawziyah Javed Reported Coercive Control Before Cliff Push
Fawziyah Javed, a 31-year-old British lawyer, tragically lost her life when her husband, Kashif Anwar, pushed her off a cliff in Scotland. At the...
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My Story of Surviving Twenty Years of Abuse
I met my former spouse under unfortunate circumstances when I was just 16. We were both liberal Muslims who acknowledged our faith but did...
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Surviving Stalking: Reclaiming My Life from Control
When I first met Mark, he seemed like the perfect partner. We met in Sydney at a mutual friend's barbecue, and he immediately swept...
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From Love to Fear: Surviving a Controlling Relationship
I met Daniel in the summer of 2008 while traveling through Spain. I was a wide-eyed tourist, exploring the vibrant streets of Barcelona, when...