How to survive coercive control and escape domestic abuse: The Pathway to Freedom

Описание: Figuring out how to survive coercive control and escape an abusive relationship can feel overwhelming, but it's important to remember that finding freedom is possible. Ruth Darlene, Founder and Executive Director of WomenSV describes the process of escaping domestic abuse as steps on the pathway to freedom. Finding the pathway to freedom involves learning to recognize the cycle of violence, also known as the cycle of abuse, and carefully planning a safe escape. In this video, Ruth Darlene explains each step along the pathway to freedom along with success strategies that have helped survivors break free and move forward with their lives.

Important disclaimer:
This video is intended for educational purposes only. The information in this video is not legal or medical advice and does not guarantee any specific outcome. WomenSV does not provide therapy, legal advice or referrals. Please thoroughly research your options to make your own informed decisions about how to navigate your unique situation.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 The Cycle of Violence / Cycle of Abuse
3:15 The Downward Spiral to Violence
06:52 The Pathway to Freedom + The Epiphany
08:48 Escape Ideation + Research + Planning
14:03 Pre-Escape Preparation
16:11 Practice Escape / Return?
18:51 Successful escape strategies
25:54 Recap

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