Is abandonment regarded as a type of abuse?
Because people are designed for connection, abandonment as an abuse strategy is an extremely powerful technique used by habitual abusers. When the prospect of abandonment is substantial, the body produces hormones and neurotransmitters such as adrenaline and cortisol. Additionally, a lack of connection in females depletes the release of the hormone oxytocin, a feel-good bond hormone. This chemical process in the brain makes the victim feel miserable. She will go to any length to reintroduce the pleasant feelings. This is true regardless of the type of abuse suffered by the victim.