That said, reactive attachment disorder is something that occurs in cases of severe abuse or neglect or multiple traumatic losses or changes in their primary caregiver. (attachmentparenting.org)
In severe abuse cases some individuals seek some kind of closure with the abusing parent even if they do not continue a close relationship. (drbobevans.com)
A difficult situation often arises when there is evidence of domestic violence against a spouse, but less severe abuse or none at all directed at the child. (internationalfamilylawfirm.com)