I've been asking myself a lot recently, why is it that we stay with people that treat us so horribly? Why does it seem so difficult to leave toxic and abusive situations, even if you know leaving may be the right thing to do? Why do I still love the person that is hurting me? In this week's episode I break down the process of a trauma bond and discuss exactly why a trauma bond makes it so difficult to leave a toxic relationship.

Topics covered:

- What a trauma bond is

- The addictive cycle of a trauma bond

- The after effects of leaving a trauma bonded relationship

- Why leaving a trauma bond feels like a 'withdrawal'

- My own experience of toxic relationships

TW: this episode covers topics of abuse, toxic relationships, violence etc. Take care of yourself and don't listen to the episode it you don't feel you can!

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