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Feb 9
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Recognizing Coercive Control: Lessons fr...

Abuse Survivor Network
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In this educational episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, we break down the patterns of coercive control present in Mackenzie’s survivor story and explore how abuse can exist without physical violence or visible injuries. Using Mackenzie’s experience as a framework, we examine how control develops gradually, how trust and autonomy are eroded over time, and why c ... Show More
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