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Episode 42: Staying Gone – Why Healing Needs a Plan
Leaving an abusive relationship is only the beginning. The real challenge is staying grounded when loneliness, nostalgia, or trauma bonds make the past seem safer than it really was. In this episode, Dr. Karolina James shares why healing requires more than willpower—it requires preparation. Through her own story, she explores the science behind trauma bonds, the importance of creating a "truth file," and how to build a practical plan for the moments when old patterns try to pull you backward. Learn how to protect your peace, trust your progress, and continue choosing the life you're building.
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