Coercive control isn’t always physical. It’s a pattern of domination — a mix of overt acts and subtle manipulation that slowly erodes a person’s freedom and sense of self. Marie and her children lived in fear for years. No bruises. No hospital visits. And because of that, they weren’t seen as victims. Yet what they endured was abuse — constant control, isolation, and fear. If a stranger did these things, it would be a crime. But behind closed doors, coercive control often goes unseen and unpunis

Reposting from @dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrol “It is ALL coercive control. Watch my TEDx ❤️ on YouTube and also link in my Bio. I describe coercive control, and the story of a client I’ll call “Marie.” Marie’s experiences and her children’s are not an anomaly. Marie’s story could be anyone’s story. Abuse (ALL abuse) MUST be redefined such that includes these features too: Psychological tactics - Idealization, devaluation - grooming with love bombing, gaslighting manipulation, intimidation, and is