“Many survivors have such profound deficiencies in self-protection that they can barely imagine themselves in a position of agency or choice.” – Judith Lewis Herman Understanding Trauma Bonding: Breaking Free and Healing In relationships, the emotional connections we form can be powerful and profound. However, not all connections are healthy, and some can become deeply entangled with … [Read more...]
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Childhood Trauma: Why You’re Struggling to Move On
Fact: people who experience trauma in childhood are three times more likely to struggle with a mental disorder in adulthood. Also fact: it is possible to heal from childhood trauma and to not have it overrun your life. Trauma is not a lifelong diagnosis. Defining Childhood Trauma Childhood trauma refers to any experience during childhood that is emotionally or physically distressing and has … [Read more...]