The Stockholm Syndrome explains why people stay in abusive situations, why people cannot see the evidence that it is an abusive situation, and why victims of abuse can remain irrationally loyal to the abuser. In this article, I have loosely transcribed Meredith Miller's explanation of the four parameters of Stockholm Syndrome and added a few… Continue reading Stockholm Syndrome: isolation, perceived acts of kindness, perceived life threat, perceived inablity to escape.
Category: Victims
how victims are affected by and respond to abuse, awakening from the fog, getting free, healing & recovery, hope
Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn, Feign, Flirt – ways recipients of abuse may respond to their abusers – Gary Pfeifer
“Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn, Feign, Flirt” — these are some of the ways recipients of abuse might respond to their abusers. In his post Separation from my body to escape suffering, Gary Pfeifer talks about this. If any readers think that recipients of abuse are silly or stupid for responding to abuse by fawning, feigning… Continue reading Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn, Feign, Flirt – ways recipients of abuse may respond to their abusers – Gary Pfeifer
Attacked from the inside – Intimate Partner Sexual Violence
It's estimated that almost one in 10 Australian women has experienced sexual violence at the hands of the person she’s meant to trust most – her intimate partner. The crime scene may be her own home, her own bed. Intimate Partner Sexual Violence (IPSV) is little understood, with insidious consequences for the women exposed to… Continue reading Attacked from the inside – Intimate Partner Sexual Violence
A dog’s experience of domestic abuse
Jenny's Story: Observations of Life from a Three Year Old 'Sheltie' Jenny's story was written by 'Kathryn', who uses a pseudonym because her X gets in stalking mode when the mood strikes him. Kathryn’s blog is Escaping the ‘trap’ of domestic violence. [Re-blogged with Kathryn's permission.] Possible trigger warning for those who have witnessed animal abuse—but… Continue reading A dog’s experience of domestic abuse
Domestic & family violence survivors answer “Was it really that bad?” – from ABC TV Australia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPZ0uTBnWPQ&list=PLsPVOdZ3LN6cVPxvVDcbd7YCofwx3gjrF&index=2&t=0s "Was it really that bad?" "What are the scars?" "Why didn't you leave?" Australia's ABC TV has been broadcasting a series called You Can't Ask That. The series is helping break down misinformation, false concepts and stereotypes. In this episode, survivors of domestic and family violence talk about their experiences. We hear from several… Continue reading Domestic & family violence survivors answer “Was it really that bad?” – from ABC TV Australia
A lifetime of abuse – from the entire family
[August 17, 2022: There have been some changes made to this post. For more information, read the Editors’ notes at the bottom of the post. Editors.] Coming out of the dungeon of a lifetime of abuse — what it that like? Sometimes victims of abuse become conscious of the abuse in small incremental steps. Each… Continue reading A lifetime of abuse – from the entire family
No Longer Under Your False Guilt – a song by “Now Free”
You can press my buttons You can hurl your vile threats You can slander me in public You can beat me 'til I’m just like death. But I never said a word I cried myself to sleep And when I hustled a little strength I resisted without sin Yes I may have lost my temper… Continue reading No Longer Under Your False Guilt – a song by “Now Free”
A Cry For Justice 