Bound, Held, Shackled: Understanding Restraint in its Many Forms
Introduction Imagine a single image: rusty iron shackles, lying open on a weathered stone floor. They evoke a visceral reaction – a feeling of confinement, of lost freedom, of raw power imbalance. Or picture a mother tightly holding her child during a terrifying thunderstorm, the hold offering safety and comfort. These contrasting images highlight the…
