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What Did I Marry? Coercive Control and the Illusion of “His House”
There is a question that many women consider, but rarely say out loud: “What have I married?” Not because the signs were always obvious. But because coercive control does not begin with chaos. It begins with control, subtle, strategic, and socially invisible. The Illusion of Security In The Housemaid, we see a familiar façade; a beautiful home, financial stability, a respectable partner. However beneath that image lies a system of control rooted in ownership: “My house. My m
Deanna Newell
Apr 103 min read


Children Paying the Price: Families Call for Urgent Child Maintenance Reform
Families across the UK are calling for reform to the child maintenance system and greater recognition of post-separation challenges within family courts, because the evidence highlights the ongoing financial and emotional impact on children. Public debate often focuses on those who fail to pay. But another reality is emerging, one in which system gaps, complex financial structures, and inconsistent support leave some children without the stability they need. “Children Deserve
Deanna Newell
Mar 253 min read
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