The 12 Stages of Coercive Control and Their Impact on the Nervous System
Coercive control is a form of psychological abuse that uses manipulation, intimidation, isolation, and domination to gain power over another person. Unlike physical abuse, coercive control often develops gradually, making it difficult for survivors to recognize the harmful pattern until they are deeply affected.
The first stage usually involves love-bombing, during which the abuser creates an intense emotional connection through excessive attention and affection. This is followed by dependency, where the survivor becomes emotionally reliant on the relationship. The abuser then begins to…
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