Domestic Violence and the Cycle of Abuse

CYCLE OF ABUSE

1. Build Up Stage

   • Distancing

   • Intensity

   • Fear

2. Violence Stage 

   • Abuse i.e. physical, emotional, financial, sexual, spiritual, technological, etc.

3. "Honeymoon" Stage

   • Apologies 

   • Gifts 

   • Rationalizations

4. Repeat

Citation: The Betrayal Bond: Breaking Free of Exploitive Relationships

Citation: https://www.weaveinc.org/types-domestic-violence