Coercive Control Explained: Therapist Analyzes Monique Tepe's Years of Hidden Fear
Published: January 22, 2026
Duration: 13:40
Family members say Monique Tepe talked about being terrified of Michael McKee for eight years. She described the abuse. She warned people about the death threats. She carried that fear while building a new marriage, raising two children, and living what looked like a happy life.
She never filed a police report. There were no stalking complaints on record.
Why do victims of coercive control stay silent when it comes to the legal system — even when they clearly understand the danger?
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