Coercive control isn’t always physical. It’s a pattern of domination — a mix of overt acts and subtle manipulation that slowly erodes a person’s freedom and sense of self. Marie and her children lived in fear for years. No bruises. No hospital visits. And because of that, they weren’t seen as victims. Yet what they endured was abuse — constant control, isolation, and fear. If a stranger did these things, it would be a crime. But behind closed doors, coercive control often goes unseen and unpunis

Let’s talk about why coercive control is often called intimate terrorism. Now control can be annoying, but coercive control is on a whole other level. It’s not just being bossy. It’s creating an atmosphere of terror using threats and punishments. If you don’t comply the coercive controller makes you pay, often in ways designed just for you. They use intimate knowledge they have gathered against you. They customize their threats using your fears, secrets and harming what’s most important to you.

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