Abuse is not always loud or visible — sometimes it’s quiet, strategic, and disguised as care. Coercive control is one of the most dangerous forms of abuse because it doesn’t just restrict a person’s freedom — it slowly convinces them they don’t deserve any.

In this episode of Life Reassembled, we uncover how abusers use control, manipulation, surveillance, and dependency to shrink someone’s world. We talk about how isolation often starts as “concern” or “protection” but evolves into dominance, fear, and loneliness. You’ll learn how coercive control works, why survivors often don’t recognize it until much later, and how trauma bonding keeps people tangled in relationships that feel impossible to leave.

This conversation is for anyone who has ever asked themselves: “When did I become afraid to make decisions?” “Why did my world get so small?” “How did love turn into control?”

You’ll walk away with clarity, validation, and language to explain what may have been happening to you for years — along with encouragement that freedom and support are possible.

If you or someone you know may be in danger, confidential help is available: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

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