2. Breaking Down Trauma Bonds - What Are They, Who's Susceptible & Signs to Pay Attention to

In this episode, Kate discusses the concept of trauma bonds, which are often misunderstood. She explains that trauma bonds are an unhealthy emotional attachment to someone who causes physical, emotional, or sexual harm. Kate shares her own experiences with trauma bonds and highlights the reasons why people stay in these toxic relationships. She also discusses the chemical dependency that forms in trauma bonds and the susceptibility factors that make individuals more prone to falling into them. This episode emphasizes that healing from trauma bonds is possible and provides signs to identify if one is in a trauma bond so healing can begin.