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And Then She Was Gone
After reliving abuse to 19 officers, I found one who listened—Jackie from Professional Standards—only to lose that refuge as systemic failures and misconduct put children and truth at risk. — Sister Laura
Coercive Control and Family Court Lived Experience: What Happened When Evidence Isn’t Enough (Part 6 of 8)
This is my sixth family court appearance. I walked into that building believing I might not walk out again. What unfolded that day showed me how coercive control doesn’t end at separation, it adapts, using the courtroom itself as a weapon.
Police Victim Blaming in Domestic Abuse Cases: The Hidden Trauma No One Talks About
Survivor‑Led Neurodiversity & Trauma Education Advocate and Founder of NAAVoices.com
A Year Ago Today: The Disclosure That Changed Everything
A year ago today, I disclosed four years of domestic abuse — and the police officer I trusted used his position to cause even more harm. This is the reality of what happens when the system meant to protect you becomes another source of trauma.
Police Contact, Again — When the Aftermath Spoke Louder Than the Meeting
A first-hand account of police contact during an ongoing coercive control investigation, reflecting on professional conduct, systemic failings, and the lasting impact of prior police responses.
Returning to Work with PTSD: When a Place of Safety No Longer Feels Safe
A survivor-led account of returning to work with PTSD, exploring trauma as neurological injury, ongoing coercive control, neuroplasticity, and the impact of systems that fail to protect.
The Day Everything Changed: Family Court, Coercive Control, and the Cost of Seeking Protection
A survivor’s reflection on PTSD, flashbacks, and delayed trauma responses while navigating safeguarding processes, family court pressures, and the struggle to remain functional.
Navigating Trauma Through a Professional Standards Investigation
The author reflects on a calm meeting with a Professional Standards officer regarding misconduct allegations, contrasting it with past anxiety. Despite feeling composed, they describe the lasting psychological effects of the investigation and ongoing trauma from police failures. The encounter raises concerns about the lasting impact of being labeled a victim and PTSD symptoms.
Facing the Abyss: The Psychological Toll of Repeated Police Contact After Domestic Abuse
Back at the Starting Line This post contains first-person accounts of domestic abuse, trauma responses, institutional failure, and repeated police contact. It references psychological distress, post-traumatic stress symptoms, and the impact of safeguarding failures on both adults and children.Readers who may find these themes distressing are advised to proceed with care. I cannot shake the
Learning to recognise and manage triggers of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from coercive control
A raw, unedited account of surviving coercive control, PTSD triggers, and systemic failures, shared two years on with updated pronouns and branding. A survivor‑led reflection on parenting through trauma, recognising nervous system responses, and navigating the ongoing impact of abuse within the family court system.
