WHAM - Women Health & More https://wham.com.mt/author/marlene-agius/ By informing and empowering women, discussing, and promoting women’s lived experiences, celebrating women’s achievements, and sharing our concerns and interests, we hope that we can empower women to lead better, healthier, and happier lives Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:03:09 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://wham.com.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png WHAM - Women Health & More https://wham.com.mt/author/marlene-agius/ 32 32 Unmasking Hidden Abuse: Recognising Non-Physical Abuse in Relationships https://wham.com.mt/unmasking-hidden-abuse-recognising-non-physical-abuse-in-relationships/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:03:08 +0000 https://wham.com.mt/?p=10420 Abuse manifests in various forms, and non-physical abuse can be equally damaging. Recognising the signs and understanding the impact of non-physical abuse is crucial for identifying and addressing abusive relationships. What is Non-Physical Abuse? Non-physical abuse, often termed coercive control, includes patterns of manipulation, intimidation, and threatening behaviour used to terrorise the other party. While physical abuse is more widely recognised, emotional abuse can be just as debilitating. Emotional abuse starts subtly, with small, infrequent incidents that may not initially seem abusive. Over time, these actions escalate, creating a state of constant fear and control. Common Forms of Non-Physical Abuse Recognising the Signs and Finding

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