Why Abusers Keep Their Power Over You

Why abusers keep their power over you is because they use sneaky tactics to control you.

Toxic family dynamics are often to blame for the development of toxic and abusive relationships with others.

The family context is where you learn how to engage with others, have relationships, and learn to trust.

But if you grew up in a home where there was frequent arguing and fighting, manipulation and triangulation, cruel behaviors and insensitivity, and untreated mental health and trauma, you have likely picked up some behaviors you find difficult to control in your adult life.

In this live chat, I discuss the psychology of being bonded to the abuser and how this happens.