Sociopathy and Violent Behaviour
When people try to make sense of an abusive relationship, the word narcissist comes up constantly. It has become the default explanation for controlling, manipulative or cruel behaviour — and while narcissistic traits are genuinely relevant in many cases, they do not tell the whole story. Some abusers are not narcissists. Some display traits more […]
Early Warning Signs and Red Flags
Unhealthy relationships rarely begin with obvious abuse. In many cases, the early stages feel intense, exciting and emotionally close. The warning signs often appear gradually, making them easy to dismiss or explain away. Many people only recognise the red flags later when the behaviour becomes more controlling, emotionally harmful or frightening. Learning to spot early […]
Coercive Control — The Invisible Abuse
Coercive control is a form of domestic abuse where one person uses patterns of behaviour to dominate, manipulate or frighten another person within a relationship. It is often subtle, gradual and difficult to recognise at first. Unlike physical violence, invisible abuse may leave no visible injuries. However, the emotional and psychological effects can be severe. […]
What is Domestic Abuse?
Domestic abuse is a pattern of behaviour used to control, frighten, manipulate or harm another person within a relationship or family setting. It is not always physical, and many people experiencing abuse do not realise what is happening at first. Abuse often develops gradually. What begins as criticism, jealousy, pressure or controlling behaviour can slowly […]