Tag: coercive control

When “Yes” Isn’t a Choice — How courts misread coercion as consent.

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Pick Any Door, Just Know He Built the House “She wanted to stay, she could have left so many times!”—These are the claims legal analyst Bernarda Villalona quoted while covering Ventura’s case for Eyewitness News, not representing her own view,…[Continue Reading...]

‘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...]

Netflix’s ‘Wayward’ Is Inspired by a Real-Life Cult Whose Members Played a Twisted Therapy Game

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Netflix’s hit drama series, Wayward, stars Mae Martin as a detective who moves to the small town of Tall Pines, only to discover that the town and its school are hosting a heap of deadly secrets. In Wayward, which is…[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...]

Wayward is one of the most unsettling shows of the year. The true story is even more chilling.

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Wayward is Netflix's most compelling new series, and for good reason. This isn't your typical cult drama — it's something far more nuanced and unsettling. We've all seen cult dramas before. You know the drill; charismatic leader, vulnerable followers, things…[Continue Reading...]

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