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ESCAPING WAS ONLY THE BEGINNING

How Family Courts, Coercive Control, and Post-Separation Abuse Keep Families Trapped

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Book ESCAPING WAS ONLY THE BEGINNING HANNAH RUTHERFORD
Libristo code: 52825869
Publishers Independently published, June 2026
Many people believe that leaving an abusive relationship is the end of the battle. For countless fam... Full description
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Many people believe that leaving an abusive relationship is the end of the battle. For countless families, it is only the beginning. After separation, control can change form and continue through emotional pressure, manipulation, legal conflict, financial strain, and systems that were expected to provide protection.

This book explores the hidden realities of post-separation abuse and the lasting impact coercive control can have on parents and children. Through practical insights and compassionate guidance, this book examines how ongoing patterns of control may appear in family disputes, why children can become caught in the middle, and how prolonged conflict affects emotional well-being.

Inside, you will discover:

  • The difference between high conflict and coercive control
  • Common patterns of post-separation abuse
  • Why legal and family systems can become overwhelming
  • Ways to support children during prolonged conflict
  • Practical tools for documentation, safety planning, and emotional recovery
  • Steps toward rebuilding stability and moving beyond survival mode

This is a book about understanding, resilience, and reclaiming a future that is no longer defined by fear. Your story did not end when you left. Neither did your strength.

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About the book

Full name ESCAPING WAS ONLY THE BEGINNING
Language English
Binding Book - Paperback
Date of issue 2026
Number of pages 230
EAN 9798180345073
Libristo code 52825869
Weight 315
Dimensions 152 x 229 x 12
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