We often think of abuse as something loud—yelling, hitting, controlling someone’s every move. But coercion is much quieter. It doesn’t always leave bruises, but it does leave scars.

Consent is fundamental. It’s the difference between mutual desire and violation. But there’s a growing awareness that not all “yeses” are created equal.

The Cassie and Diddy case isn’t just about celebrity scandal. It’s about what happens when power, intimacy, and silence coexist