You don’t have to give up technology to protect your relationship. From putting phones away during shared time to discussing what stays private, small changes can help make space for real connection.
The cakes everyone requests, the jewellery friends admire, the photographs people say you should sell. Earning money from something you love can be rewarding, but how do you protect the pleasure that started it?
It rarely starts with threats or violence. Coercive control can begin with seemingly caring behaviour before escalating into isolation, monitoring and manipulation that gradually erode your confidence and independence. Trauma specialist psychotherapist Tina Chummun explains how to recognise the warning signs, understand why leaving doesn’t always end the fear and begin rebuilding your sense of self.