Almost everyone has experienced a toxic relationship at some point in their life — whether with a romantic partner, a family member or even a friend. Trauma-bonded relationships fall under ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you hear the words “trauma bonding,” you might picture two friends growing closer after experiencing ...

Trauma bonding is a psychological phenomenon where individuals form intense emotional attachments to those who cause them harm. These bonds create destructive cycles that often leave people trapped in ...

A civilian employee at a New Jersey military base falsely reported an active shooter so she could "trauma bond" with her coworkers, according to officials. Here's what to know and what it means.

If stillness feels like emptiness, your nervous system might need a reset. Stability isn’t boring — it’s a space where love, connection and peace can grow within you. Some people naturally find ...

When Erika Mahoney's father, Kevin, was killed outside a Boulder King Soopers grocery store in March of 2021, it forever changed her. Her new podcast, "Senseless with Erika Mahoney," explores the ...

One of the things I love about being a therapist and a writer is that both require that I do a lot of reading. This past weekend, while preparing for a workshop on marriage, I pulled out a book I'd ...

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 ...