Coercive Control: The Abuse That Doesn't Leave Bruises
Coercive control is one of the most misunderstood forms of abuse — partly because it often doesn't look like what people expect abuse to look like.It doesn't always involve physical violence.It doesn't always leave visible bruises.Instead, coercive control is a pattern that gradually erodes a person's autonomy, confidence, freedom and sense of self.In this episode of Just Listen to Me, I explore why coercive control can be so difficult to recognise, why the question "Why didn't they just leave?" misunderstands the dynamics involved, and how attachment theory can help us understand why…
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