Non-Physical Domestic Abuse: Impact & Consequences

Kyria Williams

Prof. Walker

IDS 101

11/22/2021

Non-Physical Domestic Abuse: Impact & Consequences

The Neflix series ‘Maid’ captured the hearts of the nation and brought to light a very controversial subject, that of non-physical abuse. In the show, a woman flees what she claims is an abusive relationship and takes their child, but her boyfriend never laid a hand on her. His argument? That he never touched her so he could never have abused her. She argues that he controls her by taking her phone, her car, breaking things near her and keeping her away from her family and friends. Does non-physical abuse such as intimidation and control…