Trauma Bounding

4 Ways Trauma Bonding Negatively Impacts Your Relationships

4 Ways Trauma Bonding Negatively Impacts Your Relationships

Unfortunately, when two people have a traumatic history in a relationship, it can create something called “trauma bonding.” It can even happen in your relationships with family members or friends. It’s easy for abusers to shift the perspective of their victims, often using gaslighting techniques. They can get you to change the way you view what happened, or what continues to happen. Instead of recognizing that you’re the victim, they can end up making you feel like you’re the one to blame.