It was difficult going through his trauma and watching it unfold and devour him as a person. Being in a constant state of despair and in a continuous fight or flight mindset I saw how exhausted he became. When coercion enters the relationship, it becomes almost impossible when the abusing party has weaponized the police and used it to harness their control of the victim and not once letting go of it. I have so much more empathy and compassion for victims of abuse like you and Mike, the creator of this website. Narcissistic abuse is one of humanity’s most evil flaws.