14/10/2024
Sexual violence isn't always a physical act. Coercive control is a clear example of this. It's complicated in its nature as it can be very subtle.
In general, coercive control is a pattern of behaviour used by an abuser to exert power and control over another person, usually in an intimate or domestic relationship.
Unlike physical violence, coercive control can be much more subtle, involving psychological, sexual, emotional, and financial tactics and usually involves gaslighting, all of which are designed to isolate, manipulate, and then dominate the other person.
It's a form of abuse that can severely impact the other person's autonomy, self-esteem, and freedom. It can also leave them questioning their own sanity.
Follow the link below to read Lynn's story of this kind of abuse.
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