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Almost everyone has experienced a toxic relationship at some point in their life — whether with a romantic partner, a family member or even a friend. Trauma-bonded relationships fall under ...

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 ...

Love and trauma bonding might feel similar on the surface, but they’re worlds apart in essence. While love grows from mutual respect and trust, trauma bonding often takes root in a cycle of fear, ...

Source: Leigh W. Jerome Ph.D. Trauma bonding is a type of attachment rooted in abuse. It is a well-documented psychological phenomenon where an abused person forms a powerful emotional connection to ...

A key witness at the heart of the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial will be allowed to testify in court about why victims stay in relationships amid domestic violence, a judge determined Friday, April 25. But ...