Reading this article, it is great to see the description of DFV extended beyond the physical abuse.  However, there is even more to it than intimidation and gaslighting.  After leaving an abusive relationship 5 years ago, I discovered articles by Shahida Arabi (Self Care Haven).  It was enormously enlightening and valuable to my recovery understanding all of the behaviours that abusers may use to take control of their victim, and ultimately it is that which allows them to get away with the physical abuse.  Too many victims do not see themselves as in an abusive relationship in the absence of physical abuse.  Please share as her articles cover many different topics within this subject, including what friends and family should understand about what the victim experiences after leaving, and how to survive after abuse.  Here a just a couple of links...https://thoughtcatalog.com/shahida-arabi/2016/06/20-diversion-tactics-highly-manipulative-narcissists-sociopaths-and-psychopaths-use-to-silence-you/    https://selfcarehaven.wpcomstaging.com/2016/03/19/5-powerful-self-care-tips-for-abuse-and-trauma-survivors/   Thank you, Theresa