Having personally witnessed the devastating effects of coercive control in family relationships, I can attest to how important this new tort is in addressing non-physical forms of abuse. Unlike traditional definitions of violence that focus on physical harm, this legal recognition acknowledges the subtle, yet deeply damaging tactics abusers use to maintain power, such as financial control, constant surveillance, intrusion into privacy, and orchestrated social isolation. For survivors, the psychological toll of such abuse can be as debilitating as physical injuries. Many experience a loss of self-worth and dignity, often exacerbated by public shaming or humiliating social media campaigns organized by the abuser. Understanding that the courts now take these patterns seriously represents a critical step forward in protecting victims’ rights and enabling justice. Additionally, financial abuse often leaves survivors economically trapped, unable to rebuild their lives after escaping the abusive environment. This tort helps expose these manipulative patterns for what they are, providing legal grounds for relief and protection. Listening to stories from individuals who endured years of coercive control has shown me why it is crucial to have this law firmly established to hold abusers accountable and support survivors in reclaiming their freedom and dignity.