The trauma bond keeps you lovesick and broken

About this episode

This episode discusses the concept of trauma bonds and the challenges of breaking free from them.

A trauma bond is like being addicted to both the highs and lows, just waiting for your next fix. It's not impossible to break a trauma bond, but it can be hard as hell.

People in this episode

Host: Paul Colaianni

Topics covered

• trauma bond
• emotional abuse
• relationship dynamics
• addiction
• mental health

Keywords

• trauma bond
• lovesick
• emotional abuse
• addiction
• relationship
• highs and lows
• mental health

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