Coercion and control are the very heart of how an abuser operates: they’re not an added extra.

Viewing coercive control as just one more manifestation of domestic abuse is to utterly misunderstand what is happening in a victim’s life, says Jane Monckton-Smith [Internet Archive link], senior lecturer in criminology and an expert in coercive control at the university of Gloucestershire. She argues that coercion and control are the very heart of how… Continue reading Coercion and control are the very heart of how an abuser operates: they’re not an added extra.

Thursday Thought — Overt and Covert Aggression

Two Important Types of Aggression Two of the most fundamental types of fighting. . . are overt and covert aggression.  When you're determined to have your way or gain advantage and you're open, direct, and obvious in your manner of fighting, your behavior is best labeled overtly aggressive.   When you're out to "win", get… Continue reading Thursday Thought — Overt and Covert Aggression