Isolation in Relationships: Understanding Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Coercive Control

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Isolation is one of the most powerful tools of coercive control, and it goes far beyond just cutting someone off from friends and family. In this episode, we explore how abusers use suspicion, false accusations, and emotional manipulation to make their targets feel trapped and alone—even in everyday interactions. Through Maxine’s story, we see how isolation operates in layers, chipping away at independence, self-trust, and access to support. Recognizing these tactics is the first step in breaking free. 

A huge thanks to @maxxspressions (Threads) https://www.threads.net/@maxxpressions 

 
Knight, S. (2025, January 7). Isolation tactics abusers use to control. Shadows of Control. https://shadowsofcontrol.com/articles/isolation-tactics-abusers-use-to-control/  

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