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Samantha Billingham

@strongerbeginnings.bsky.social

Coercive Control Consultant driving change around coercive control. https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/news/listen-i-would-rather-have-had-a-beating-every-day-for-those-three-years-than-the-coercive-control/

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02.10.2025 07:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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29.09.2025 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coercive control escalates overtime leading to severe psychological harm. Without early intervention those experiencing it will become increasingly entrapped & isolated.

My ABC framework enables early detection of red flags, allowing timely support before the abuse intensifies.

24.09.2025 07:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Early intervention is critical in addressing coercive control due to its progression and cumulative impact. My ABC framework facilitates early recognition and response by raising awareness and reducing stigma.

A: Appearance
B: Behaviour
C: Conversation

23.09.2025 09:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Coercive control subtly starts off as care, charm charismatic, making you feel special, making you feel safe, warm and loved.

It puts you on a pedestal for the whole world to see how lovely the perpetrator is.

Telling a completely different story behind closed doors.

19.09.2025 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning world 🌎

3 things about coercive control πŸ‘‡

❌ It's the thread that runs through domestic abuse

❌ It carries on even when the person has left the situation

❌ It is also used against professionals and practitioners

❌ It's a subtle incidious crime

19.09.2025 06:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I support @naturewatch.org and their Protect Animals. Protect People Campaign.

The perpetrator I existed with stabbed our pet bird as a consequence for me - because I went to bed without him.

Perpetrators hurt pets in order to gain power and control 🚩

naturewatch.org/campaigns/prot…

14.09.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Being safe in an abusive situation is when we are still in the situation seeing exactly what the perpetrator is doing.

Feeling unsafe in an abusive situation is when we've found the strength & courage to escape & we can't see what's coming next.

#coercivecontrol #domesticabuse

11.09.2025 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They aren't your abuser/perpetrator.

They are abusers. They are perpetrators. They don't belong to you, you don't own them and you owe them nothing.

Let's change the script. Let's change the narrative. Let's change the language.

#coercivecontrol #domesticabuse

11.09.2025 07:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm a survivor of domestic abuse, an advocate for Survivors of Domestic Abuse, a lived experienced speaker and a Coercive Control Consultant.

Based in the Black Country but travel to have a coffee and conversation creating change around coercive control and its impact.

10.09.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hiya, here's the link to his LinkedIn account

www.linkedin.com/in/justin-br...

03.09.2025 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Do you work in social care, education or law enforcement and want to enhance your understanding and knowledge of coercive control, domestic abuse and its impact?

I deliver bespoke training packages. Let's chat!

πŸ’» samantha.strongerbeginnings@gmail.com

bailiwickexpress.com/news/listen-i-…

03.09.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 57 - Samantha Billingham, Coercive Control Expert & Consultant

Today I spoke to Justin Brooker, Australian Advocate for Domestic & Family Violence & Coercive Control

I shared my lived experience & we spoke about coercive control, domestic abuse its impact

Please share, so together we can raise awareness for others

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03.09.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you are a business, company or organisation looking to enhance your understanding of coercive control, domestic abuse and its impact email me at samantha.strongerbeginnings@gmail.com to discuss your bespoke training package.

bailiwickexpress.com/news/listen-i-…

28.08.2025 09:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opting out of emergency alerts Opting out of emergency alerts

πŸ›‘ The Government are testing the UK's emergency alerts system on Sunday 7th September at 3pm.

βœ”οΈ You can opt out of the emergency alerts if you are experiencing domestic abuse and have a concealed phone

πŸ‘‡ Here's how

www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...

09.08.2025 09:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Remember, EVERYONE falls in love with the charming and caring partner and EVERYONE can never believe they are a cold and controlling perpetrator.

#coercivecontrol #awareness #impact

09.08.2025 08:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I need your help please πŸ™

Please share this post ❀️

If you are looking to enhance your understanding & knowledge of coercive control, domestic abuse & its impact please email me at samantha.strongerbeginnings@gmail.com to discuss your bespoke training package.

Thank you 😊

08.08.2025 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Coercive control can manifest through isolation, where the perpetrator restricts the victims access to friends, family and support networks leading to feelings of loneliness and helplessness.

#CoerciveControl #Awareness #impact

07.08.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My passion is raising awareness of coercive control, domestic abuse and its impact, in the hope to equip, enhance and empower others.

Thank you and your team @cateccles.bsky.social for your ongoing support 😁

04.08.2025 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What do you mean it's Monday already πŸ”πŸ€£

04.08.2025 09:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Samantha Billingham | Navigating Coercive Control (PODCAST)
YouTube video by Beyond Four Walls - With Jodie Fraser Samantha Billingham | Navigating Coercive Control (PODCAST)

If we aren't talking about coercive control we aren't talking about domestic abuse, it's there at the beginning & it's there at the end . It's the thread that runs through domestic abuse.

My passion is raising awareness of coercive control & its impact.

youtu.be/LfSJkEfiybg?...

03.08.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If we aren't talking about coercive control we aren't talking about domestic abuse, it's there at the beginning and it's there at the end. It's the thread that runs through domestic abuse.

πŸ’» samantha.strongerbeginnings@gmail.com

www.bailiwickexpress.com/news/listen-...

23.07.2025 07:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Remember coercive control & domestic abuse doesn't stop for the summer.

Think of all the children & young people who will be exposed to & experiencing coercive control & domestic abuse during the holidays.

Summer holidays do not cause domestic abuse 🚩

17.07.2025 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Most of the people wanting to create change in the domestic abuse sector are people with lived experience of the abhorrent crime.

The people with the power to create change don't have lived experience of domestic abuse.

To create real change, the two must come together.

17.07.2025 07:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Societies lack of acknowledgement to coercive control will never allow a resolution.

17.07.2025 06:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Coercive control impacts your future relationships and friendships as you begin to analyze and question everything.

16.07.2025 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Coercive control is pushing down on the accelerator, slamming down on the brake, making you fear for your life, whilst travelling to visit family, friends or attending a party as "the perfect couple", being asked, how was the journey? Oh fine thanks πŸ™‚

#coercivecontrol

16.07.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coercive control v freedom
Twenty something v forty something
Existing v living

Loving life. Loving me 🫢

15.07.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Most of the people wanting to create change in the domestic abuse sector are people with lived experience of the abhorrent crime.

The people with the power to create change don't have lived experience of domestic abuse.

To create real change, the two must come together.

15.07.2025 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How does the body language of a domestic abuse victim differ in public versus private settings, and what might these differences indicate?

15.07.2025 14:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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