| “You’re Amazing! At your service!” they pined. “Your all is indispensable," said hero. blindly trusting, they gladly gave their all “I am freed by love” they believed feeling courageous hero's bite seemed exciting “Gotta go rule my kingdom now.” Hero dropped the used-up toy Disposable, they lay shredded, confused, alone. by Lynn Jodeit Ouellette, 2025 image rafael barros |  Brain Scan Study about stages of bonding. Initial pull blocks logic. With time and effort, lasting peaceful bonds can grow. This story explores when initial pull blinds people to abuse. Over the years I have seen this happen in any relationship-to organizations, leaders, romantic, friends. But I believe we should never give up, because, learning helps us navigate better and build healthy bonds in due time. |
