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Coercive Men: : Case Studies of Domestic Abuse
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Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 14 2025
Pages: 90
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Dr. Marie Filion's book provides an in-depth exploration of coercive control in domestic relationships through two powerful case studies, supplemented with evidence-based guidance for identifying and escaping such situations.
Introduction and Research FoundationThe book begins by establishing the academic foundation of research on male perpetrators of domestic abuse who use tactics of coercive control rather than primarily physical violence. It cites publications from journals including the Journal of Family Violence, Violence Against Women, and Partner Abuse, noting that coercive male abusers often demonstrate sophisticated emotional manipulation, systems abuse, and false victimhood claims.
The first narrative follows Isla, a woman who gradually realizes her husband Duncan has been systematically undermining her autonomy and sense of reality. Duncan has created a public narrative that Isla is unstable and ill, positioning himself as the heroic, patient husband. He uses her minor allergies to dramatically exaggerate her health issues, making decisions for her and explaining her condition to others before she can speak.
Case Study 2: Hamish and Anne
The second narrative depicts Anne, a counselor who recently completed her master's degree, and her husband Hamish, a computer analyst. While Hamish appeared supportive during her studies, he becomes increasingly controlling when Anne starts her professional practice. He begins subtly undermining her memory, monitoring her communications, isolating her from friends, and turning their children (Olivia and Michael) against her.
Evidence-Based Guidance
The book concludes with comprehensive, research-supported strategies for recognizing and escaping coercive control:
- Recognizing warning signs: Jekyll-and-Hyde personality shifts, gaslighting behaviors, and the exploitation of past trauma
- Understanding the progression: From charm to isolation to criticism to financial control
- Safety planning: Documentation strategies, technology safety, building support networks
- Legal preparation: Specialized legal help, gathering evidence, preparing for parental alienation claims
- Child-centered approaches: Age-appropriate explanations, safety planning with children
- Mental health considerations: Recognizing trauma responses and implementing recovery strategies
- High-risk situations: Understanding when the risk of violence escalates and taking appropriate safety measures
The book emphasizes that with proper preparation, professional support, and documentation, it is possible to escape coercive control and rebuild a healthy life, as demonstrated by both Isla and Anne's journeys.
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