In this episode, I step back from individual listener questions to address a topic that’s generating a lot of confusion right now: trauma bonding.

We explore the intersection of shame, attachment, and survival and why trauma bonds are so often misunderstood as “poor choices” or “lack of boundaries.”

Inside this episode, we’ll talk about:What trauma bonding actually is (and what it’s not)Why our brains form these bonds in the first placeHow intermittent reinforcement keeps people stuckWhat healing looks like beyond “just leaving”If you’ve ever felt trapped in a relationship that hurt but also felt impossible to walk away from, this episode will help you understand what was happening — without judgment or blame.

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Ask Me Anything – E39: Trauma Bonding Isn’t What the Internet Says It Is