Women with controlling partners: taking back your life from a manipulative or abusive partner

Control in relationships causes hidden injuries

Stage one: become aware, recognize the problem. Realize you need help ; Take a close look at your partner ; Overcoming powerful external influences

Stage two: deconstruct what holds you captive, breaking free. Dating: what you didn't know about his behavior ; From dating to commitment to confinement ; Resist falling into the cycle of abuse ; See how life becomes "all about him" ; Take back your strengths ; Threats and physical and sexual violence ; Recognize your injuries from abuse

Stage three: reclaim yourself, only you know what's best for you. Change beliefs to feel stronger ; Empower yourself, take back your life ; Moving forward, what do you want?