SHADOWS OF CONTROL

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June 2025

How Abusers Convince You That You’re Not Enough
Domestic abuse slowly erodes your sense of self.
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The Silent Erosion of Choice: How Coercive Control Affects Decision-Making
Domestic abuse isn’t always obvious.
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For Survivors of Abuse, Anger Isn’t Destructive—It’s Liberating
Anger is often viewed as something negative—an emotion we’re supposed to control or avoid.
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The Second Betrayal: When Survivors Aren’t Believed
Escaping domestic abuse is one of the most difficult things a person can do.
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May 2025

Releasing the Guilt: Healing the Self After Abuse
Escaping domestic abuse is an act of courage, but even after getting out, many survivors find it hard to extend compassion to themselves.
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Silenced in Church: How Some Religious Communities Ignore Domestic Abuse
For many people who have endured abuse, faith offers solace, strength, and a place of support.
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When Their Words Become Your Truth: Unpacking the Lies of Abuse
When you escape domestic abuse, you walk away from a person—but not necessarily from the damage they’ve done to your sense of self.
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When Smiling Means Surviving: How Victims Learn to Hide Abuse
To those looking in from the outside, everything may seem perfectly normal.
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What Survivors Wish They Were Told After Leaving Abuse
Leaving an abusive relationship is often portrayed as the end of the story—as if once someone escapes, the hard part is over.
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April 2025

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