A trauma bond is an emotional attachment that can form in an abusive relationship, specifically the connection the victim feels toward the perpetrator. A trauma bond is characterized by cycles of ...

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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 ...

Since European expansion into the Americas, white people have demonized Black people and portrayed them as undesirable, violent, and hypersexual. Originally, the intent of this demonization was to ...

If you have recently dealt with a traumatic event, you might be worried that you're going to feel lousy indefinitely. While it can certainly take some time to feel like yourself again, there are many ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are many choices when it comes to healing past trauma so people can find the method that works best for them.

Understanding the difference is crucial for your emotional well-being and future relationships. While both experiences can feel overwhelming and all-consuming, they come from very different places and ...