The fundamental belief that the world is safe or that people can be trusted is destroyed.
This state of being bound creates a unique form of vulnerability. Under extreme pressure, humans naturally look for an escape or a protector. It is in this desperate search for relief that the stage is set for the ultimate betrayal. The Fragility of Innocence Bound Heat Betrayed Innocence
Perhaps the most sinister form of betrayal, where the "heat" is actually generated or exacerbated by the person who then pretends to offer a way out. The Long-Term Consequences The fundamental belief that the world is safe
The betrayal of innocence occurs when someone uses the "heat"—the pressure or desperation of another—to exploit them. This can take many forms: It is in this desperate search for relief
Moving from a state of being "bound" to a state of autonomy, where one’s choices are once again their own.