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Attachment Weaponisation: The Bond Was Never an Accident

Attachment Weaponisation: The Bond Was Never an Accident I never noticed the closeness being built. I just assumed it was love, and assumed what I owed because of it, without either of us ever saying it out loud. Short version: Trauma bonding is usually described as something that happens to you, almost by accident, through unpredictable reward. A 2025 Cambridge study, interviewing eighteen women with sustained attachment to abusive partners, found something sharper underneath that: the closeness itself is often deliberately constructed early on, specifically so it can be exploited later. Researchers call this attachment weaponisation. The unsettling part is that it isn't always obvious while it's happening. It can feel completely organic, right up until you realise how much invisible obligation got built into it along the way. What is attachment weaponisation? A 2025 study led by researchers at the University of Cambridge, published in the journal Violence Aga...
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screen free activities for kids and families

 Here are some screen-free activities that kids and families can enjoy together:

  • Outdoor Activities:

    • Going for a bike ride or a hike.
    • Playing sports like soccer, basketball, or frisbee.
    • Having a picnic in the park.

  • Creative Activities:

    • Doing arts and crafts projects.
    • Building with blocks or legos.
    • Cooking or baking together.

  • Educational Activities:

    • Visiting a museum or zoo.
    • Going to the library to pick out books.
    • Doing science experiments at home.

  • Relaxing Activities:

    • Reading stories aloud.
    • Playing board games or card games.
    • Gardening or bird watching.

Remember, the key is to find activities that everyone enjoys and that encourage bonding and fun without the need for digital devices. What are your family’s interests? 

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