Tag: Abusive controlling relationships

‘Coercive control’ now helps define domestic violence in Mass., an important gain for those facing harm (Viewpoint)

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When I began working at a domestic violence shelter years ago, I expected the stories of physical and sexual abuse. What I didn’t expect was the other stuff – the stories about not being allowed to choose what to wear…[Continue Reading...]

Coercive Control: ‘I was 12 when Mum’s new boyfriend moved in. I didn’t know I’d spend years trying to disappear.’

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Her mother, often caught in the middle, seemed to genuinely believe her partner was simply trying to be a good parent. "She'd sneak into my room and say sorry. 'He's just stressed about work. Things will get better. Try being…[Continue Reading...]

‘The Dating Detectives’ Explain Why Subtle ‘Pink Flags’ Are Often the First Step Toward Coercive Control

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On The Dating Detectives, hosted by Mackenzie Fultz and Hanna Anderson, a guest named Dominique walks the hosts through her relationship with a man whose affection initially felt movie-like—but soon revealed itself as something much darker. Her story isn’t about…[Continue Reading...]

Why Do I Still Love Him After the Abuse?

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In the Stanford Prison Experiment, 24 college students—pre-screened for mental stability—were randomly assigned to the roles of guards or prisoners. Although physical violence was explicitly prohibited, the guards exerted control through psychological means, systematically erasing the prisoners' identities, imposing degrading…[Continue Reading...]

My ‘cult-like’ ex-lover raped & murdered his sister-in-law, 21, then convinced me to cover it up – the guilt haunts me

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WHEN Katie Simpson’s loved ones heard she’d tried to take her own life, they were lost for words. For the fearless showjumper - who dreamt of one day buying her own horse - had never shown signs of depression. Even…[Continue Reading...]

More young people are reporting coercive control behaviour from their peers

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More than 1,000 teenagers and young people have reported experiencing coercive control by their peers, including friends, according to support service Kids Helpline. The data, obtained exclusively by triple j's hack program, spans the period from January 2024 to July…[Continue Reading...]

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