Trauma Bonds: When Love and Fear Become Entangled
Why do some relationships feel impossible to leave… even when they are hurting us?In this episode of Just Listen to Me, we explore trauma bonds through the lens of attachment theory, nervous system conditioning, relational trauma, and emotional dependency.We unpack why emotionally unsafe relationships can become psychologically addictive, how intermittent reinforcement strengthens attachment, and why people often stay connected to relationships that are causing profound emotional pain.This episode explores:trauma bonds and attachment woundslove bombing and devaluationhypervigilance and…
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