How Can Iris Recognize Coercive Control When Love Masks Abuse? — Part 1
In this episode of Bravehearts Speak, host Lucia Severtson speaks with Iris, a 53-year-old survivor of psychological abuse and coercive control. Iris shares how her ex-husband's manipulative behavior began subtly during their courtship, disguised as kindness and concern. Despite being educated and professionally experienced, Iris struggled to recognize the abuse, partly due to childhood patterns that normalized emotional withdrawal. From a tumultuous honeymoon to isolation during pregnancy, Iris describes feeling trapped, confused, and unsupported by therapists and counselors who lacked the…
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