Description

“Abuse is not a danger from the outside; it is a crisis from within.”

In the twenty-fifth installment of the Trauma Breaking series, we look directly at the reality of domestic violence and neglect. This volume challenges the myth of the “sacred private family” and explores how modern social structures—from economic pressure to the obsession with “face”—transform caregiving into a source of trauma.

Key Chapters & Insights:

• The Reality of the 80%: A deep dive into South Korean statistics showing that the vast majority of physical abuse and neglect occurs at the hands of biological parents. Understand why the “safest place” becomes a site of profound betrayal.

• The Pandemic’s Mirror: Analyze why child abuse reports surged by 30% during COVID-19. Discover how social isolation and constant proximity acted as a catalyst for pre-existing family stressors to explode.

• The Trap of Affluent Neglect: Challenges the idea that financial power guarantees safety. Learn about “mechanical management,” where parents in high-pressure environments meet a child’s material needs while completely failing their emotional ones.

• The Pressure of “Face” and Competition: Explore how societies with high income inequality and a culture of social reputation (face) create an environment where abuse is hidden to maintain a perfect image.

• Beyond Resources to Resilience: Why economic stability is not enough. This chapter emphasizes the need for internal emotional resources and a shift away from “mechanical” parenting toward genuine connection.

Why Read This?

This manual is an essential resource for social workers, child advocates, and survivors seeking to understand the structural and psychological roots of family trauma. It provides a piercing analysis of why parental love often gets distorted by external pressures and offers the intellectual tools to recognize and break the cycle of “hidden” abuse. Week 25 is a courageous step toward bringing the most private of pains into the light of social understanding and reform.

Product Specifications

• Author: jinseong min (mola mola)

• Series: [Trauma Breaking]

• Published Date: February 21, 2026

• Format: Digital PDF / Philosophical & Sociological Critique

• Themes: Domestic Child Abuse, Emotional Neglect, Pandemic Social Impact, Affluent Family Dynamics