8 Signs of a Trauma Bond Relationship - This is NOT love

Do you know what it means to have a trauma bond with someone? Most people would wrongly assume that this means bonding with someone over a shared trauma but actually trauma bonding is a defining characteristic of many toxic and abusive relationships.

And it's often the main reason why we might find ourselves unable to leave them. A trauma bond refers to the deep emotional attachment one might feel towards their abuser and it's more likely to develop in those who have a history of abuse, exploitation, or emotional codependency in their past relationships.

Trauma bonds can easily be mistaken for feelings of love and commitment towards another person. So, with that said, here are some signs to look out for that tell you if it's not actually love that you're experiencing, but a trauma bond.

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