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When Others Have It Worse: How The Comparison Trap Silences Survivors
Victims of domestic abuse are often met with dismissive responses that minimise their pain: At least it wasn’t worse. Be glad he never hit...
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Why Survivors of Abuse Are Left Feeling They’re Never Enough
Domestic abuse doesn’t just leave bruises—it slowly dismantles your sense of self. Survivors often describe the haunting feeling that they were never smart enough,...
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Anger After Abuse Isn’t Destructive – It’s Healing
Anger has long been framed as a “negative” emotion and something to suppress. Survivors of abuse are often told to stay calm, be rational,...
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The Journey to Self-Forgiveness: Healing After Abuse
For many survivors of domestic abuse, the hardest person to forgive isn’t the one who hurt them—it’s themselves.
Even after leaving, after the danger has...
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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...
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Bianca Censori’s Grammys Outfit Sparks Coercive Control Concerns
The 2025 Grammy Awards were, as always, a spectacle of music, fashion, and celebrity culture. But one moment in particular has sparked an intense...
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How Abusers Destroy Their Partners’ Self-Esteem and Confidence
Abuse isn’t always physical. One of the most harmful ways abusers assert control is by tearing down their partner’s self-esteem. This form of emotional...
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How Abusers Manipulate Children to Maintain Control
When there is domestic abuse, children often become tools for manipulation and control. Abusers exploit the vulnerability of their partners and use their children...