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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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If you’re seeking mental health support, here are some options:

  1. Mind: Mind offers information, support, and campaigns for people with mental health problems. You can find resources, helplines, and local services on their website1.

  2. NHS 111: You can get help from NHS 111 online or by calling 111. They’ll guide you to the right place for support. You may also speak to a trained mental health professional over the phone2.

  3. GP: Your GP can advise you on helpful treatments and help you access mental health services. They’ll connect you with services that suit your needs, whether it’s from your GP surgery, a local health center, or a specialist clinic3.

Remember, you’re not alone, and there are resources available to support you. Take care! 😊

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