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Why Victims Return to Abusers—and How to Explain It in Court

A practical framework for recording how perpetrators use love to exert control.

26.10.2026 100

Psychology Today

Mags Lesiak Mphil

How to Document Coercive Control for Court

Calling abuse a “relationship conflict” lets the abuser off the hook.

21.09.2026 150

Psychology Today

Mags Lesiak Mphil

''If He Likes Me, Why Doesn’t He Make an Effort?''

The cost of being available on someone else's terms.

02.06.2026 100

Psychology Today

Mags Lesiak Mphil

Why Do I Miss Someone Who Hurt Me?

Research suggests attachment itself can become part of coercive control.

18.05.2026 300

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Mags Lesiak Mphil

Why Does Going Home in December Feel So Hard?

24.12.2025 150

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Mags Lesiak Mphil

When "Yes" Isn’t a Choice

28.10.2025 100

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Mags Lesiak Mphil

Why Do I Still Love Him After the Abuse?

17.09.2025 70

Psychology Today

Mags Lesiak Mphil