In coercive dynamics, the line between protection and punishment can get blurry. What looks like distance might be safety. What feels like silence might be regulation. And what sounds like “honesty” might actually be intimidation. Many trauma responses and coercive control tactics look identical on the surface, but they’re fueled by completely different intentions. The difference isn’t in what   the person does. It’s why  they do it. Let's break down the psychological behavio

The courtroom may go quiet, but the coercion doesn’t end. It simply evolves. Many believe that once a judge signs off on custody...

In family court battles involving coercive control, the most damaging behaviors are often the hardest to see. When abuse leaves no...

Mediation can be a challenging process when dealing with a coercive co-parent who thrives on manipulation, control, and distorting...

Co-parenting should be about cooperation, respect, and prioritizing the well-being of the child. However, in cases of coercive...

Family courts are often viewed as protectors of children’s best interests. Yet, despite their good intentions, they sometimes get it...

Navigating coercive control in family court proceedings often reveals significant gaps between legal processes and deeper psychological...