Survival mode becomes a way of life in abusive relationships.

According to alarming statistics, homicide at the hands of a partner or ex-partner is the leading cause of death for pregnant women in the U.S. Sadly, pregnancy is one of the most dangerous times for women. #DomesticViolence.

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Constant surveillance and accusations are warning signs of coercive control. #ControllingBehavior #CoerciveControl

At the core of an abusive mindset is a belief in ownership — the idea that once someone is in a relationship with them, that person becomes theirs to control and define. It is not about emotional closeness or deepening intimacy; it is about possession. The partner is not viewed.

Some abusers will intentionally and systematically disrupt their partner's sleep so that they are easier to manipulate and control, much like the techniques used in prisoner-of-war camps! #coercivecontrol .

Abuse often doesn’t “look like” what we expect. Many survivors only recognise it after validation from others. #DomesticAbuseAwareness

I came across a post on Threads where a woman shared the harrowing reality of the domestic violence she and her children had survived. In response, someone wrote,. “Please stop having babies with abusive men.”. This kind of response is incredibly harmful. It blames the victim.

Abuse often chips away at your identity piece by piece. Survivors don't just lose time—they lose parts of themselves.

Learning to love and trust again after abuse isn’t easy, but it’s possible. Survivors open up about their struggles and victories on their paths to healing. #LifeAfterAbuse.

Abuse is never caused by a lack of communication. You can’t reason your way out of manipulation. #Gaslighting #DomesticAbuseAwareness

Many victims of non-physical abuse spend years minimizing their own experiences because they were never hit. They compare themselves to others who ended up in shelters or hospitals and feel ashamed for being affected by “just words.”.But verbal and emotional abuse are not soft.

Abusers frequently use triangulation to create competition, doubt, or emotional conflict between their partner and a third party, allowing the abuser to exert further control over the victim. #PsychologicalAbuse.

Healing isn’t linear. Some days you move forward. Some days you just survive.

Domestic abuse slowly erodes your sense of self. Many survivors describe feeling like they were never enough—never smart enough, attractive enough, quiet enough, or devoted enough to stop the criticism, the rage, or the withdrawal. Over time, you're left emotionally drained and.

Coercive control doesn’t always come with violence—it’s about slowly erasing your autonomy until you no longer recognise yourself. #CoerciveControl

Bruises fade but the words they said and the way they made you feel can linger for years.

Domestic abuse doesn’t start with aggression or violence—it begins with small manipulations, isolation, and emotional control. The earlier you recognize the signs, the sooner you can protect yourself. #DomesticAbuseAwareness.

Abuse doesn’t always leave visible wounds—it slowly erodes who you are. In trying to keep the peace, many victims lose their sense of self. #CoerciveControl

At the core of the abusive mindset lies a deep belief in personal superiority. The abuser sees themselves as more rational, more intelligent, more capable, and more deserving of control. They believe their judgement is better. Their needs are greater. Their way is right. To.

Abuse isn’t always physical. Netflix’s Maid reveals the hidden damage of coercive control and emotional abuse — the invisible prison survivors fight to escape. Read more on my Substack. #DomesticAbuseAwareness.