Season 1 Episode 5: But Was It Really Abuse?

I used to say things like, “I don’t know that I was necessarily abused. My marriage was just…hard.” I thought maybe I was being too sensitive. Maybe I was overreacting. Maybe it really was my fault.

But then I sat across from a counselor and shared my story, and heard the words I’ll never forget: “You absolutely were abused.”

Have you ever heard of coercive control? It’s the kind of abuse that doesn’t always leave bruises - but it leaves you doubting yourself, walking on eggshells, and slowly disappearing.

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Was it really that bad?” - then this episode is for you.