A trauma bond is an emotional attachment that can form in an abusive relationship, specifically the connection the victim feels toward the perpetrator. A trauma bond is characterized by cycles of ...

When you hear the words “trauma bonding,” you might picture two friends growing closer after experiencing breakups at the same time, or a couple falling in love after connecting over similar ...

It was the type of collective trauma that scientists know now can lead to special bonds among survivors. Trauma is based on an individual's perception, and what one person finds traumatic might ...

Note: In this post, I am using the terms narcissist, narcissistic, and NPD as shorthand for someone who qualifies for a full diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder Trauma Bonding A lot of ...