Trauma Bonding with Your Abuser - Unpacking Rita's Survivor Story

Sexual Assault
Written By Dan Moyle

In episode 60, Rita shared her survivor story—her stepfather sexually abused her for years. In her story, Rita mentioned that "There were periods where I wanted my stepfather to love me and I was always trying to say, 'I'm an okay kid, you can love me. See? I'll be nice to you.'"

What is it that draws a victim to their abuser? Why do they sometimes want to still gain their approval? Krista DeBoer explains trauma bonding in this episode.

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Dan Moyle

Dan Moyle is modern marketing professional and a believer in content marketing for both B2B and B2C. Humans do business with other humans they get to know, like and trust. 

Podcasting is a passion as well, creating/producing shows including The Storytellers Network, Wayfinding Growth, and I’m Not In An Abusive Relationship. Dan also freelances as a podcast host for shows including Leverage to Scale, StoryMatters, Agency Rockstars and The Greatest Places to Work. 

Personally, Dan is a blended family husband and dad who loves spending time with his family. Or on his Harley. 

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