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Traumatic or abusive situations often distance or isolate people. But sometimes, it can also bring them closer in what is called a "trauma bond," an unhealthy relationship between an abuser and their ...

You may have heard of the term trauma bond, but if you were asked to explain what it means, could you? Sometimes it gets thrown around incorrectly to describe people who have bonded over a shared ...

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 ...

"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 ...

Recently, a former Starbucks barista on TikTok described her employment experience as “lowkey” just “trauma bonding.” From dealing with “Karens” to rushing multiple drink orders or receiving requests ...