Trauma bonding....what is it, how it manifests, and why it often feels like love when it’s really survival? Using the lens of Black relationships, I explore the myths and truths about this recently viral term, dissecting how systemic oppression, generational trauma, and emotional wounds shape the way we approach love and connection.

You’ll hear me unpack the dynamics of pain mistaken for passion, struggle equated with loyalty, and chaos perceived as love. From personal experiences to cultural examples like Chrisean Rock and Blueface, I highlight how trauma bonds form through cycles of negative reinforcement mixed with fleeting moments of bliss. I also share some insights on breaking free from these patterns and reclaiming healthier ways to love.

This episode isn’t just for the Black community, it’s for anyone navigating relationships shaped by shared pain and emotional highs and lows...I just happen to better empathize because I've lived this :)