The Reasons Why

From The Editor:
What we are experiencing here is a classical case of Stockholm Syndrome. When you read the following article you will understand why the cronies are defending Ervin and lashing out at the innocent throughout this blog. It is not their fault “for they know not what they do”. Please pray for them.

While the psychological condition in hostage situations became known as “Stockholm Syndrome” due to the publicity, the emotional “bonding” with captors was a familiar story in psychology. It had been recognized many years before and was found in studies of other hostage, prisoner, or abusive situations such as:
· Abused Children
· Battered/Abused Women
· Prisoners of War
· Cult Members
· Incest Victims
· Criminal Hostage Situations
· Concentration Camp Prisoners
· Controlling/Intimidating Relationships
In the final analysis, emotionally bonding with an abuser is actually a strategy for survival for victims of abuse and intimidation. The “Stockholm Syndrome” reaction in hostage and/or abuse situations is so well recognized at this time that police hostage negotiators no longer view it as unusual. In fact, it is often encouraged in crime situations as it improves the chances for survival of the hostages. On the down side, it also assures that the hostages experiencing “Stockholm Syndrome” will not be very cooperative during rescue or criminal prosecution. Local law enforcement personnel have long recognized this syndrome with battered women who fail to press charges, bail their battering husband/boyfriend out of jail, and even physically attack police officers when they arrive to rescue them from a violent assault.
Stockholm Syndrome (SS) can also be found in family, romantic, and interpersonal relationships. The abuser may be a husband or wife, boyfriend or girlfriend, father or mother, or any other role in which the abuser is in a position of control or authority.
It’s important to understand the components of Stockholm Syndrome as they relate to abusive and controlling relationships. Once the syndrome is understood, it’s easier to understand why victims support, love, and even defend their abusers and controllers.
Every syndrome has symptoms or behaviors, and Stockholm Syndrome is no exception. While a clear-cut list has not been established due to varying opinions by researchers and experts, several of these features will be present:
· Positive feelings by the victim toward the abuser/controller
· Negative feelings by the victim toward family, friends, or authorities trying to rescue/support them or win their release
· Support of the abuser’s reasons and behaviors
· Positive feelings by the abuser toward the victim
· Supportive behaviors by the victim, at times helping the abuser
· Inability to engage in behaviors that may assist in their release or detachment

Now let us see how many KICKED DOGS (BITCHES) will holla!

Nuff Said!!

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