manipulation

Coercive control is often discussed in the context of emotional and psychological manipulation, but one lesser known, though equally insidious, form of coercive control...

Grooming is often associated with child abuse, but it’s also a tactic employed by abusers in adult relationships to gain power and control over...

Breadcrumbing, a term commonly associated with modern dating, has a darker and more insidious presence in abusive relationships. In casual dating, breadcrumbing refers to...

Projection in abusive relationships is a defense mechanism where an individual shifts their own undesirable traits, emotions, or behaviors onto someone else. It’s a...

Abusive behaviour often stems from a need for power and control, and one of the most subtle yet effective ways in which abusers achieve...

The silent treatment is a common response in many relationships, but what might seem like a momentary pause or cooling-off period can be much...

Emotional blackmail is a subtle yet powerful form of manipulation that preys on a person's vulnerabilities, using fear, guilt, and obligation to control them....

The short film "GASLIGHTING" by Qbit Films realistically captures the disturbing reality of psychological abuse through its portrayal of a controlling and manipulative relationship....