Do you suspect that someone you care about might be in an abusive relationship? That’s a tough situation to be in. On the one hand, you care about them and want to protect them. But on the other hand, you’re not sure it’s abuse… and you wonder if you should just stay out of it. […]
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Narcissists: Why Do They Trigger Your Childhood Trauma?
The idea that narcissists trigger your childhood trauma may seem odd. Maybe you’re not even aware that any such trauma exists. Read on to find out the exact signs of childhood trauma, and the reason why narcissists can bring it to the surface. What is childhood trauma? When we hear the words “childhood trauma,” we […]
7 Signs You’re In a Toxic Trauma Bond Relationship
A trauma bond is a toxic relationship that is forged out of pain, abuse, and codependency. It’s often a romantic relationship, but it can also be a relationship with a parent, sibling, or even a friend. Similar to Stockholm Syndrome when captives become emotionally attached to their captors, people in abusive relationships become attached (or […]