Molly is married to Morton,who occasionally comes home drunk and hits her.The next morning he is very apologetic.He swears he will never hit her again; he is just under so much strain at work.Molly is determined to help Morton through his strains at work.This is an example of:

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This scenario describes traumatic bonding, where the victim (Molly) bonds with the abuser (Morton) due to the intermittent cycle of violence and remorse. Molly believes that she is helping Morton through his problems, which contributes to her continued attachment and tolerance of the abuse.

Molly Is Married to Morton,who Occasionally Comes Home Drunk and Hits