Hope in the Midst of Coercive Control: Why Trauma Persists and How Healing Begins

Trauma doesn't always persist because the past hasn't been processed. Sometimes it persists because the circumstances that created it haven't truly ended. If you've ever wondered why time alone hasn't brought the healing you hoped for, this post explores the roles of safety, ambiguous loss, and the unique challenges of navigating coercive control and family court through the lens of both faith and lived experience.