Esmé Bianco Instagram – Coercive control was by far the most pervasive and damaging aspect of the abuse I suffered. Finally it’s starting to be acknowledged by the US justice system. A long way to go but glad to see this coming to light in the media #CoerciveControl #domesticviolence ……. Repost @fkatwigs ・・・ there are words for what i, @coribush @sensusanrubio @jennspivak and so many others suffered from at the hands of our abusers. it’s called “coercive control” and it’s now illegal in california and hawaii. so grateful to @nytimes @kbens and @melenar for putting into words what many go through alone and unaware. we are not alone; in fact, we are empowered with new laws, new language and each other to criminalize, reframe and prevent further domestic abuse.