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Separation doesn't silence abuse; it just changes its tune. Logic would dictate that once a person leaves an abusive situation, they would be free from abuse. Sadly, studies show that in 40-80% of cases abuse continues post-separation and often escalates ( Spearman, Hardesty & Campbell, 2022 ). Post-separation abuse is coercive and controlling behavior that persists after separation with the intent to gain, regain or maintain control over an ex-partner. This behavior often in