Abusive Relationships -----------------------------------

Abuser: BF
Trauma Bond / Physical Abuse / Sexual Abuse / Unhealthy Mindset
Level of Abuse:

**A somewhat realistic portrayal of a trauma bond.

Abuser: Childhood friend's brother
Physical Abuse / Sexual Abuse / Guilt
Level of Abuse:

Long lasting effects, strong amount of guilt, feeling as if they deserve it. Relevant throughout the story.

Abuser: MC's manager
Emotional Abuse / Financial Abuse / Healing / Neglect
Level of Abuse:

This shows how harmful emotional abuse can be, and it shows realistic victim mindset. He was trapped in his house and he was so scared. This was heartbreaking and heartwarming.

Abusers: Friend with Benefits, Parent, Lover
Physical Abuse / Sexual Abuse / Emotional Abuse
Level of Abuse:

The Uke was emotionally abused so he became someone who didn't want anyone to care for him, or felt if someone did, it always came with a price. His FWB was obsessive & physically abusive. We have rape to love. How abuse/trauma can effect mental health is a big part of this story.

Abusers: Childhood Friend & Lover
Physical Abuse / Sexual Abuse / Emotional Abuse
Level of Abuse:
Very graphic sexual abuse & an unforgettable physical abuse scene

Abuser: Best Friend
Physical Abuse / Sexual Abuse / Emotional Abuse
Level of Abuse:

Heavy on Emotional Abuse. You can see how scared the MC is in these situations. I think the MC's reactions and decisions were very realistic. Some signs of PTSD.

Abusers: Father & Brother
Physical Abuse / Sexual Assault
Level of Abuse:

Abuse is discussed throughout the story & is shown a few times. It was interesting to see the effects it had on our brothers.

Abuser: Father
Physical Abuse
Level of Abuse:

MC has a hard time hating his own father.

Abusers: Ex BF
Sexual Abuse / Drugged
Level of Abuse:

The abuse had side effects, and was talked about often.

Abusers: Ex BF
Sexual Abuse / Emotional Abuse / Blackmail / Coercion
Level of Abuse:

His ex BF forced a kink onto MC & made him terrified of commitment. This causes MC to put himself in dangerous situations. He has some signs of PTSD.