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Recognizing the signs of an abusive relationship is key to breaking the cycle of harm and reclaiming personal safety, autonomy, and self-worth. #DomesticAbuseAwareness shadowsofcontrol.com/articles/signs…

Don't let a toxic person decide on the next chapter. Your story can have a happy ending 🥰 #domesticabuserecovery

Reclaim your precious voice, it deserves to be heard. #domesticabuserecovery

Leaving isn’t the end of the battle—it’s the beginning of a new one. The echoes of their words, the habits of survival, and the fear of what comes next don’t disappear overnight. But with time, we begin to rebuild, to heal, and to reclaim the life that was stolen from us.

As a family lawyer I see the devastating impact coercive control has on families. It is often dismissed, minimised and not understood. Coercive control is domestic abuse. But unlike a black eye, it doesn’t leave visible scars. It leaves confusion, isolation, fear and silence.

Abusers don’t lack awareness of their actions—they lack accountability. They avoid apologizing not because they don’t understand what they’ve done, but because facing it would force them to confront their own flaws. You can waste so much energy hoping they’ll grow a conscience

Abusers often present themselves as calm, rational, and in control when in public, saving their anger and cruelty for private moments. This dual personality makes it difficult for others to believe the victim's experiences, isolating them further. Their public charm is a mask,

The term "reactive abuse" unfairly blames victims for their defensive reactions to provocation in abusive situations. This article argues that "reactive defense" is a more accurate way to describe these responses to #coercivecontrol and #gaslighting. shadowsofcontrol.com/articles/react…

Abusers often weaponize your past traumas or vulnerabilities against you. They’ll bring up things you’ve shared in confidence to win arguments or make you feel weak. 💔 This betrayal of trust deepens the wounds and reinforces their power over you. #DomesticAbuseAwareness

No one should ever ask an abuse victim, "Why didn't you just leave?" Here, survivors explain why leaving is never as easy as just walking out! #DomesticAbuseAwareness shadowsofcontrol.com/articles/leavi…

Your healing is a truly personal journey and it is one that only you can walk. #abuserecovery

It is always worth fighting for control over your own life. #toxicrelationships #emotionalabuse

"If you hadn’t upset me, I wouldn’t have reacted that way." "I can’t believe you’re making me feel like the bad guy again." They’re the victim, no matter what they’ve done. Abusers twist the narrative to avoid accountability, making you question everything. #DomesticAbuse

"I need you to stop seeing those friends—it’s my boundary." When “boundaries” are used to limit your freedom or isolate you, they’re not boundaries—they’re tools of control. ⚠️ #coercivecontrol #boundaries

New UK domestic abuse laws being piloted now let anyone apply for protection orders on behalf of a victim—whether you're a friend, neighbour, or professional. Because when victims can’t speak, someone else must! shadowsofcontrol.com/in-the-news/uk…

The warning signs of losing yourself in a relationship: • You stop sharing your opinions to avoid criticism. • You ‘tone down’ your personality to keep the peace. • You give up things you love because they don’t approve. These aren’t compromises—they’re warning signs of a

Abuse enablers are those who knowingly or unknowingly excuse, support, or ignore abusive behavior, creating an environment that protects the abuser and disempowers the victim. #DomesticAbuseAwareness shadowsofcontrol.com/articles/abuse…

We learn to accept the crumbs of kindness and endure the storms of cruelty. We tell ourselves the good moments outweigh the bad. But deep down, we know love shouldn’t feel like a constant battle for scraps. #DomesticAbuseAwareness

Author and abuse expert Carol A. Lambert describes the severe impact of psychological abuse on women's physical and mental health. #DomesticAbuseAwareness shadowsofcontrol.com/articles/psych…

Never feel ashamed for not walking away sooner. You walked away in the very moment that you were able to. #domesticabuserecovery