Let's set the record straight about trauma bonds. ⤵️ What trauma bonds are: - someone developing an unhealthy attachment to an abusive partner - a connection with a power imbalance that leaves one person depending on the other for care, validation, and support - a toxic cycle of abuse and positive reinforcement What trauma bonds are *not*: - a bond with someone else who has gone through similar traumatic experiences - something that only happens to weak or naive people - limited to romantic relationships (can occur in families, friendships, etc.) Read more with the link in bio ➡️ "What is trauma bonding? Identifying the signs and four ways to recover" ✍️ @ lady_lorraine on X #rulahealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #therapy #mentalhealthcare #trauma #traumabonds #traumabonding