Love and Abuse podcast

Breaking the trauma bond can be hard as hell

10/21/2025

Love and Abuse

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If you find yourself obsessively attached to someone who hurts you, is it a sign of a trauma bond? I'll tackle this challenging subject, shedding light on why you might stay in a relationship despite enduring hurtful behavior and what this could mean for your sense of self-worth and emotional well-being.

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