In this episode of The Still Waters Podcast, part of an ongoing series exploring abuse, Teri explains digital abuse as a pattern of technology-facilitated behaviors used for power and control, emphasizing that abuse is not only physical and that technology can make controlling patterns harder to detect. The episode describes resulting hypervigilance and erosion of self-trust, highlights warning signs in teens, and notes adults are also vulnerable. Practical steps include securing email first, reviewing location-sharing and social settings with safety in mind, documenting threats, strengthening offline support, and assessing whether the relationship feels free or fear-based, urging safety planning and seeking trained help if threats escalate. 

 

00:00 Digital Abuse Intro 

01:28 Location Sharing Red Flags 

03:52 Password Pressure 

06:03 Online Humiliation 

09:01 Isolation and Control 

11:47 Hypervigilance Effects 

13:42 Parents and Hidden Abuse 

15:16 Safety Planning Steps 

21:43 Protecting Teens Respectfully 

22:59 Closing 

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