Why Leaving an Abusive Relationship is Hard: Trauma Bonds Explained in an Interview

In this episode, you will hear the final piece of the live interview I had with Tami from the Ageless 50+ community. In this part of the interview, the focus is on dealing with trauma bonded relationships. Trauma bonds are explained as intense emotional connections that often form in abusive relationships, making it difficult for individuals to leave despite the harm they endure. An example is given of a woman who couldn't emotionally separate from her abusive mother, leading her to repeat similar patterns in her adult relationships. The conversation highlights how these bonds can feel addictive, much like a drug dependency. 

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