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 we say "trauma bonding"—what comes to mind? Many might assume it's a connection formed through shared trauma, but it's more complex—and far more toxic—than it seems at first instance.

At a recent gathering, someone said they had “trauma bonded" with another person over the challenges of working in similar roles—not an accurate use of the word. In casual conversations ...

Why can it take us so long to leave the narcissist in our lives? A trauma bond could be part of the reason, according to psychotherapist Kathleen Saxton. Here, she explains how to break the toxic ...

Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan bonded over trauma with a fellow WWE star following RAW. The Judgment Day stars are the ...

Kieran Culkin knows what everyone thinks of his family. “My mom used to say when I was a kid, ‘How come whenever there’s a ...

London Entertainment / GC Images "It wasn't one of the first things we connected on," explained Song, "but I think there was this unspoken understanding that we've had certain trauma that we both ...