“I felt like my brain was controlled by a computer chip.” “I wasn’t myself.” “I couldn’t think for myself. I really couldn’t think at all.” “I looked in the mirror and felt like I wasn’t there.” “All ...

Many survivors are not broken by abuse; they are burdened by it, carrying relational labour that was never meant to be theirs ...

Emotional abuse rarely starts with a slap—it starts with silence, subtle digs, and behaviors that feel off but are hard to name. Controlling partners often operate in quiet, manipulative ways that ...

In the realm of psychological warfare, there exists a subtle art of manipulation that often goes unnoticed until its effects have already taken root. These tactics, deftly employed by those skilled in ...

In May 2007, my cherished childhood friend, Shelby, was murdered by her coercively controlling, abusive, estranged husband. The heinous act was all premeditated. Weeks after she finally left him, ...

At first, it looks like love. He's charming. Always generous, always attentive. He remembers your coffee order, listens to your stories, seems to share your pain. He tells you that you're the only one ...

October is federally recognized in the United States as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On average, nearly 20 people are abused by an intimate partner every minute in the United States. One in ...

A consultation on toughening sentencing for domestic abusers who kill their partners has been launched by the lord chancellor today. The public conversation on reforming punishment for killers comes ...