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 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 ...

Shahida Arabi’s viral research on narcissism and trauma bonds has empowered people to heal from toxic relationships and manifest their dream life. United States, December 25, 2025-- Shahida Arabi is ...

Sometimes a painful relationship feels magical. Even when it hurts, the heart believes it is a soul connection. Many people ...

Trauma and its aftermath, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and post-traumatic growth (PTG), are deeply complex processes. By understanding trauma through the lens of the process view, ...

There is one relationship pattern I've seen time and again: women who are otherwise strong and successful trying and failing, repeatedly, to let go of a relationship they know they don't want. When I ...