A hallmark of coercive control in relationships is the micromanagement of daily life —rigid rules, restrictions, and expectations enforced to control a partner's actions, thoughts, and personal freedom.
Yes, it's absolutely debilitating. I can't imagine growing up with it. A child doesn't stand any chance to counter this type of dominance, but I am so glad that as an adult, you've been able to. 💛
I hear you 😞 and wish you best of luck on your journey 💜 it took me a long time to understand and accept that people listen to what I said, as what I said never mattered to either of my parents. And I almost had an epiphany when I realized that I could really get up and go and not listen to anybody's insults and mocking. And it didn't make me weak or too sensitive, but someone who has self respect.
Thank you for sharing your experience. It sounds like you've done a huge amount of healing work and recovery of your sense of worth, which is amazing 💛
It saddens and angers me how growing up with abusive parents leads you into abusive relationships and with entire society and the system of patriarchy being against you when you try to leave. Thank you for your work and support
My experience was similar.
I'm sorry to hear you went through it too 😔
Yes, it's absolutely debilitating. I can't imagine growing up with it. A child doesn't stand any chance to counter this type of dominance, but I am so glad that as an adult, you've been able to. 💛
I hear you 😞 and wish you best of luck on your journey 💜 it took me a long time to understand and accept that people listen to what I said, as what I said never mattered to either of my parents. And I almost had an epiphany when I realized that I could really get up and go and not listen to anybody's insults and mocking. And it didn't make me weak or too sensitive, but someone who has self respect.
Thank you for sharing your experience. It sounds like you've done a huge amount of healing work and recovery of your sense of worth, which is amazing 💛
Thank you for your support 💜 still a long way to go
I'm right there with you, walking that path of healing.
It saddens and angers me how growing up with abusive parents leads you into abusive relationships and with entire society and the system of patriarchy being against you when you try to leave. Thank you for your work and support
Yes, it's incredibly sad.
I didn't have abusive parents, but I spent 10 years in a cult prior to my relationship and, through that, control had become my 'normal'.