Trauma bonding is a unique (and hella toxic) bond between an abuser and an abused person. It’s a common, but really bad coping mechanism that occurs when a person experiences serious trauma. This ...

One of the things I love about being a therapist and a writer is that both require that I do a lot of reading. This past weekend, while preparing for a workshop on marriage, I pulled out a book I'd ...

Most people think trauma bonds develop from shared difficult experiences or mutual support during tough times. However, mental health professionals warn that these emotional connections often mask a ...

Trauma bonding is a psychological phenomenon where individuals form intense emotional attachments to those who cause them harm. These bonds create destructive cycles that often leave people trapped in ...

For many people living with anxiety, depression, trauma, or chronic stress, an emotional support animal feels less like a pet ...

The term is everywhere on ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’—but it refers to a very real, specific pattern.

Nietzsche said, “That which does not kill you only makes you stronger.” Unfortunately, he missed the part about post-traumatic stress disorder, and I don’t know anyone who hasn’t had a trauma ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Love and trauma bonding might feel similar on the surface, but they’re worlds apart in essence. While love grows from mutual ...