Recovery when you can't go no-contact

Notes on recovery when the contact does not fully end — shared children, court dates, family ties. Written by Barbara Duchnowski, LCSW.

September 6, 2026

Calm Can Feel Like Danger After Coercive Control

Peace shows up and your body treats it like a setup. Why quiet can feel like the beat before impact after coercive control — and what to do with a night that feels too still.