Stuck on Repeat: Understanding Trauma Bonds
When people talk about feeling “stuck” in a relationship they know is hurting them, they are often describing what many now call a trauma bond. What is a trauma bond? A trauma bond is an intense attachment in a relationship where there are cycles of harm and then repair. Instead of getting better over time, the relationship becomes a loop of conflict, apologies, and promises that rarely last. It can feel like being stuck on repeat: fighting, crying, saying sorry, promising it will change, and then ending up right back in the same hurt all over again. Trauma bonds form when fear, affection, and relief become intertwined in the brain. A film that shows trauma bonds in a clear way [...]
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