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 ...

Hoarding is clinically defined as the persistent difficulty getting rid of or parting with possessions due to a perceived ...

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.

Dismissing trauma bonding as just the latest term in the pseudo-psychology zeitgeist is a mistake. If you’ve read the thinkpieces, you’ll know that many believe the way we talk about our ...

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 ...

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 ...