Did you know that psychological abuse is often part of a larger pattern of behavior called coercive control? And it’s not just about yelling or name-calling. It’s about one partner isolating, manipulating and controlling the other using force, fraud, or fear. Remember love should feel safe, not suffocating like you’re drowning in quicksand! #coercivecontrol #manipulation #psychologicalabuse | End Coercive Control USA

The subtle signs of coercive control to watch out for. Made by BBC Ideas in partnership with The Open University https://connect.open.ac.uk/ #BBCIdeas #CoerciveControl #Control #Relationships Details of support for some of the issues raised in this video are available at the BBC Action Line: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ | BBC One