Why do people in abusive relationships have a secret phone?

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  1. SuperTyke

    SuperTyke Well-Known Member

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    Just thinking about the emergency alert thing and how it will give the game away regarding secret phones for those unfortunate people and I realised I have no idea what the secret phone is for.
     
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    You can turn the alert off. And i guess a secret phone is to contact people that is outside of your partner's control i.e. in an emergency / for support?
     
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    Doesn't really require much imagination @SuperTyke to work that one out! Jealous, controlling partner a second phone could be your only means of conducting any social.life/ contact with friends and family.
     
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    In a lot of controlling & abusive relationships, the abuser may not allow their partner to have a phone, or limited access at least. Someone might have a secret one in case they need help.
     
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    Was one or two at work who hid a second phone from their partner. For obvious reasons. Laugh mi tits off if it gave game away. Serve em right.
     
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    Plenty of tracking apps available if you want to stalk your partner’s social interactions.
    Used to go out with a girl who would steal my phone and check all my messages/internet history etc.
     

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