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Coercive Control Is Showing Up in Friendships – But the Law Is Not Ready
Coercive control has long been recognised in the context of domestic abuse, but new data suggests the behaviour is spilling into an unexpected territory...
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Why Imagining How You’d Handle Abuse Overlooks the Victim’s Reality
When survivors of domestic abuse share their stories, they are often met with an outpouring of reactions from friends, acquaintances, and even strangers. Many...
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Study Links Ghosting, Gaslighting and Coercion to Mental Health Crisis in Young Adults
A new study has revealed that increasingly common dating behaviours like ghosting, gaslighting, and coercive control are significantly linked to symptoms of depression and...
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When the Abuser Controls the Narrative and Everyone Believes It
One of the most powerful and damaging strategies an abuser can use is controlling the narrative. By shaping how others perceive the situation, they...
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The Lies That Linger: How Abuse Victims Internalize Harmful Beliefs
Leaving an abusive relationship means walking away from the person—but not always from the damage left behind. One of the most lasting effects of...
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The Hidden Reality of Covert Abuse: How to Identify Silent Harm
When people picture abuse, they often think of shouting, slammed doors, bruises, or physical fights. Yet for many survivors, the deepest wounds come from...
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“If I Just Tried Harder”: How Self-Blame in Abusive Relationships Keeps Victims Trapped
Self-blame in abusive relationships often lingers long after the relationship ends. It doesn’t begin with obvious mistreatment—it starts with subtle doubts. You wonder if...
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Bodycam Footage of Brian Laundrie Exposes Classic Abuser Tactics
The harrowing bodycam footage from the Moab City Police Department, showing their response to a domestic disturbance between Brian Laundrie and his fiancée, Gabby...