You may be. We want to dispel the outdated myth that domestic abuse manifests solely through physical harm or violence. Domestic abuse is not just about anger, it’s about power and control over another person.

The term “coercive control” is used to describe the common pattern of psychological abuse involving the use of intimidation or mind games. It may involve, but is not limited to, an abusive partner controlling where you go, who you see, what you wear and eat; monitoring your phone and internet activity; or even threatening self-harm.