What is coercive control and why is it hard to identify and escape?

‘Boundaries’ or coercive control? Experts explain how to tell the difference

Coercive control

Coercive control is as dangerous as physical violence. Hannah Clarke's parents know all too well.

Coercive control isn’t “invisible abuse.” It’s the foundation of all abuse — the slow, intentional erosion of autonomy, safety, and connection. 💔 Many abusers don’t need to use violence — their psychological tactics work just as well. And when children are caught in it, their painful words or behaviors aren’t rebellion — they’re survival. In this video, Dr. Christine Cocchiola — researcher, advocate, and protective parent — shares how narcissistic abuse and coercive control intersect, and why u

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