# What to Do When You Can't Leave: How to Protect Yourself from a Coercive Partner

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Podcast: [Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse-5336427)
Published: 2026-03-12T06:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

My husband forces sex on me, erupts in rage, and his wealthy family would never believe me — and I don't think I can leave. In this episode, Dr. Kerry explains why you can't make an unsafe person safe through effort alone — and why that means your only real lever is increasing your own protection. Learn a practical two-stage framework to manage this impossible situation. Submit Your Question If you'd like Dr. Kerry to answer your question on air, email it to clients@kerrymc...

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