Victims often blame themselves for being "weak" enough to be bound or "naive" enough to trust, further deepening the trauma. Finding a Path to Healing
The betrayal of innocence occurs when someone uses the "heat"—the pressure or desperation of another—to exploit them. This can take many forms: Bound Heat Betrayed Innocence
Recognizing that the choices made while "bound" were survival mechanisms, not reflections of character. Victims often blame themselves for being "weak" enough