How narcissist smear campaigns work, why they’re so destabilizing, and what actually protects you. By a coercive trauma specialist.
Abusive Power and Control
“Abusive power and control” refers to a pattern of behavior employed by individuals or entities in positions of authority or influence to manipulate, dominate, and subjugate others. It involves the systematic use of tactics aimed at gaining and maintaining control over someone, often leading to various forms of abuse. These tactics can include intimidation, threats, coercion, isolation, gaslighting, economic control, physical violence, and emotional manipulation. The abuser seeks to undermine the autonomy, self-worth, and agency of the victim, fostering an environment of fear, dependency, and submission. Recognizing and addressing abusive power and control is crucial for promoting healthy relationships, personal autonomy, and safeguarding against the harmful impact of such dynamics on individuals and communities.
Financial abuse often accompanies other forms of control. Discover how to identify and address this pervasive issue.
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered the sharpest single-year escalation in Black femicide rates in two decades. Though rates declined slightly from their 2021 peak, they remain 25% higher than pre-pandemic levels–and the federal funding rollbacks of 2025 have removed the infrastructure most likely to reverse that trajectory. The years between 2020 and 2023 represent the most acute phase of the Black femicide…
Is there a correlation between stalking and narcissistic personality disorder? To answer this question, let us define each construct and examine research by subject matter experts to determine any overlap.1 What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder? The term “narcissism” originates in ancient Greek mythology.2 Narcissus, a young man known for his extraordinary beauty, became fixated on his own reflection in a…