just a little thing i'm working on. feedback is appreciated.
Abuse tends to be "cyclical in nature, escalating over time, and characterized by apologies between the episodes that it will never happen again" (SM is Not Domestic Abuse). It is a pattern of intentional intimidation for the purpose of dominating, coercing, or isolating another without her or his consent. Because of the intimidation factor, where there is abuse in any part of the relationship, there can be no consent which is necessary in relationships involving BDSM. Because of the similarities however, BDSM is often thought to be a form of abuse. These caring relationships are o