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Bereavement

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1. Have seen this

Tue Sep 23, 2025, 12:30 PM

Sep 23

It comes down to the abused person actually believes they deserve the treatment are the ones at fault for what happens to them.

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A neighbor lost her abusive husband [View all] MerrilyMerrily Sep 23 OP

Have seen this Timewas Sep 23 #1

Stockholm Syndrome is a real thing genxlib Sep 23 #2

Recommend counseling. Buzz cook Sep 23 #3

That was not a loss Bayard Sep 23 #4

Thank you all for your thoughts MerrilyMerrily Sep 23 #5