Ep 389 The Coercive Control Law Changed My Life, Part 1, with Ruth Dodsworth OBE

For nearly 20 years, television presenter Ruth Dodsworth OBE, lived in fear of her husband, Jonathan Wignall. No-one knew. When her children feared he would kill her, Ruth finally called the police.

In this episode, Laura interviews Ruth and unravels what was going on in the relationship from the day they met and Ruth shares why the coercive control law saved her life. Laura and Ruth discuss the warning signs disguised as love, how Wignall systematically stripped away Ruth's independence, and why telling an abuser you are leaving is the most dangerous time.

In this episode, Laura and Ruth examine:

• The early warning signs of coercive control and the charming public persona that concealed Wignall's abuse;

• The isolation, financial abuse, surveillance and psychological manipulation Ruth endured;

• Why love, hope and fear can keep victims entrapped, and how separation escalates risk;

• The devastating impact of domestic abuse on children and why they must be recognised as victims;

• The importance of coercive control and stalking laws and the urgent need for a public register for convicted domestic abusers and stalkers

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse, coercive control, psychological abuse, physical violence, non-fatal strangulation, stalking, economic abuse, threats to life and the impact of domestic abuse on children.

Be curious, ask questions and always trust your instincts.

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