Sicko By Amo Jones
He embedded himself into my heart and I sewed my name across his limbs. We fight a lot, but we […]
🩸Abuse
⚠️ Abuse in Romance (as a Trope or Theme) is used to explore emotional, physical, or psychological trauma a character has experienced—either in their past or current relationship. It’s not romanticized, but often included to show healing, resilience, and emotional depth.
✨ Key Elements (when handled responsibly):
đź’” Past Trauma:
One or both characters have survived abuse—often from a family member, ex-partner, or authority figure. The story shows how this shapes their fears, boundaries, and attachment styles.
🛑 Emotional / Psychological Abuse:
Manipulation, gaslighting, control, and verbal harm may be present. The story often centers on recognizing red flags, escaping the toxic environment, and learning to trust again.
🚨 Physical or Sexual Abuse:
In darker romances (especially dark romance, captor/captive, or taboo stories), these elements may be present. In responsible storytelling, consent, growth, and recovery become central themes.
❤️‍🩹 Healing Arc:
The FMC or MMC slowly finds safety, love, and empowerment—usually with the help of a patient, kind partner who respects their trauma.
Abuse in romance fiction is a heavy, emotional trope. It’s not meant for everyone, but when handled with care, it becomes a story of survival, hope, and rebuilding trust.