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Escaping Was Only the Beginning: How Family Courts, Coercive Control, and Post-Separation Abuse Keep Families Trapped

Escaping Was Only the Beginning: How Family Courts, Coercive Control, and Post-Separation Abuse Keep Families Trapped

Rutherford, Hannah

Paperback

AbuseRelationships

ISBN13: 9798180345073
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 6 2026
Pages: 230
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Many people believe that leaving an abusive relationship is the end of the battle. For countless families, it is only the beginning. After separation, control can change form and continue through emotional pressure, manipulation, legal conflict, financial strain, and systems that were expected to provide protection.

This book explores the hidden realities of post-separation abuse and the lasting impact coercive control can have on parents and children. Through practical insights and compassionate guidance, this book examines how ongoing patterns of control may appear in family disputes, why children can become caught in the middle, and how prolonged conflict affects emotional well-being.

Inside, you will discover:

  • The difference between high conflict and coercive control
  • Common patterns of post-separation abuse
  • Why legal and family systems can become overwhelming
  • Ways to support children during prolonged conflict
  • Practical tools for documentation, safety planning, and emotional recovery
  • Steps toward rebuilding stability and moving beyond survival mode

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