Ep 369: How To Safely Leave a Coercive Controller with Grace Stuart, Part 2
Summary
In this episode, host Laura Richards interviews Grace, a survivor of domestic violence, who shares her journey from abuse to strategic escape. They discuss the critical importance of recognizing coercive control, the dangers of minimization, and how Grace used a calculated plan involving a no-contact order to safely extricate herself. The conversation highlights the need for proper police response and accurate charging to protect victims, emphasizing that leaving an abuser is often a gradual, high-risk process requiring careful strategy and support.
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