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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maya Oppenheim

Love Island star Sharon Gaffka on coercive control: ‘Abuse is more than hitting a partner’

Social media personality Sharon Gaffka has spoken out about the dangers of coercive control and how abuse goes far beyond physical attacks.

The Love Island star, who was trolled after appearing on the reality show and suffered serious misogynistic abuse, said many people did not realise they were experiencing domestic abuse and criticised the lack of education about the issue.

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