Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago'Gota a Gota': When Fear Enters Life Drop by Drop
Predictable threats condition obedience more effectively than overt violence in informal lending systems.
In Becky's* case, her ex-partner had seemed like the best thing since sliced bread when they first met and she was just 18 years old. He would buy her gifts, take her on fancy holidays and encouraged her to move in with him after six months of dating. Given that he had a decent job and had taken control of the household bills, she was unaware that he was avoiding paying council tax and was racking up significant debts in her name.