Recovering from a Toxic Trauma Bond

Trauma bonds develop in extremely toxic relationships and are frequently fueled by inconsistent positive reinforcement, or at the very least, the expectation that things will get better. Trauma bonds can develop in any prolonged linked connection when there is a lot of anguish interspersed with periods of calm, including abusive relationships, hostage situations, and incestuous relationships (or maybe just less pain). I liken it to a heroin addiction since the relationship makes a lot of promises and provides you brief feelings of heaven before stealing your own soul. You have seen the power of this kind of bond if you or someone you know has ever been in an abusive relationship. Perhaps you or a loved one is trying to flee but is having difficulty.