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Have you ever been in a toxic or even outright abusive relationship but find it next to impossible to leave?  A part of you that knows the relationship is unhealthy and wreaking havoc on your mental health. Still, the idea of leaving is terrifying, maybe even feels impossible because you've tried many times and you went back every time.

Why is it so hard to leave when the relationship causes you so much pain? 

If this is ringing a bell, you may have experienced what's called a trauma bond. The biggest problem with trauma bonding is that the victim becomes trapped in a toxic relationship and will not leave. 

In this episode, I cover the behavior conditioning trick that animal trainers use to train animals to perform tricks, how the abuser users this same manipulation to control you, and how to break the spell so you can get out.