Manipulating Mind Games – Ashley’s story
Pregnant and terrified by the first violent act, I fled, seeking a better future with my unborn child. I leaned on familiar shoulders, my mother and an old friend, Chris, who offered a seemingly stable path. We married, our family grew, but a subtle darkness took root as his "care" morphed into insidious control, isolating me and eroding my reality. When I finally broke free, the support of Aviva became my anchor and a safe harbour for my children.
