34. How Financial Abuse Forms Part of Coercive Control
Dr. Lisa Fontes, Author of the best selling book, "Invisible Chains", discusses in depth the insideous abusive behavior of coercive control in marriage and romantic partnerships. She describes coercive control as a "liberty crime" that substantially reduces the target's freedom. "Invisible Chains" was written to make the subject of coercive control accessible to survivors, families, clinicians, doctors and legal professionals. Lisa details the many ways forced dependancy can manifest through withholding resources, financial harassment and financial sabotage. She explains in simple terms the tactics used by abusers: love bombing, boundary testing, intermittant reinforcement, religious control and social isolation of their victims. Lisa emphasizes survivor groups, domestic violence advocates, education and self compassion as a roadmap out of a relationship of coercive control.
Book: Invisible Chains: Overcoming Coercive Control in Your Intimate Partnership:
