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Donna’s Journey: Reclaiming Life After 25 Years of Coercive Control (Video)
For 25 years, Donna endured emotional abuse, constant put-downs, and isolation in a marriage that left her feeling trapped and hopeless. Her husband’s relentless...
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Substance Use Coercion: A Hidden Form of Abuse and Control
Substance use coercion is a form of abuse in which an individual manipulates or controls their partner's use of substances, often as part of...
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Learning to Love and Trust Again After Domestic Abuse: Survivors Share Their Stories
Rebuilding trust and learning to love again after leaving an abusive relationship is often one of the hardest parts of the healing process for...
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10 Life-Changing Lessons from Domestic Abuse Survivors
Surviving domestic abuse is an incredibly difficult journey, and those who have walked this path often have wisdom to share. For many, escaping abuse...
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Why Survivors Experience Grief After Leaving an Abusive Partner
When someone escapes an abusive relationship, many assume the immediate reaction will be relief. After all, they’ve freed themselves from someone who caused significant...
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The Role of Story Telling in Recovery from Abuse and Trauma
I am a mental health nurse. I currently work in a community setting on the south coast of NSW, Australia. While it is place...