What happens when an abuser doesn't let go after you leave? In Episode 93 of After the Quiet, I share how the abuse changed after separation through a devastating smear campaign. False accusations of affairs, lies told to my children, family, friends, neighbours, and coworkers, and years of retaliation became the next chapter of coercive control. I also discuss the lasting impact these lies had on my children and why abuse doesn't always end when a relationship does. This episode explores post-separation abuse, parental alienation, emotional manipulation, and the long-term effects of coercive control. If you're supporting a survivor or trying to understand what happens after someone leaves an abusive relationship, this episode offers an honest and deeply personal perspective.