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psychological abuse
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How Abusers Use Loyalty Tests to Make You Prove Your Devotion
Loyalty tests are a common feature of coercive and controlling relationships. They often appear as real or hypothetical questions that place you in a...
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False Accusations and Control: How Abuse Turns Innocence Into Guilt
Accusations, especially those that are false or unfounded, are a hallmark of an abusive relationship. That’s mostly because hurling accusations at a partner allows...
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12 Everyday Phrases Abusers Use That Sound Innocent but Aren’t
Abusive language is not always loud or aggressive. Some of the most harmful communication is delivered calmly, framed as sensible, caring, or even thoughtful....
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8 Signs You Are Being Love Bombed
At first, it feels intoxicating. Someone new comes into your life and seems to worship everything about you. They shower you with praise, affection,...
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How Abusers Turn Boundaries Into Battles for Power
In a healthy relationship, boundaries are what create mutual respect and safety. They allow two people to understand each other’s needs and maintain individuality....
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Hidden Signs of Coercive Control: How Abusers Control Without Saying “No”
When most people picture abuse, they imagine a partner barking commands, laying down strict rules, or openly forbidding certain behaviours. The assumption is that...
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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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New Research Shows Domestic Violence Often Starts with Isolation and Control
When it comes to domestic violence, cases involving catastrophic physical violence are the ones that most often make it into the media.
But our new research shows there...