Emancipate Your Mind Emancipate Your Mind: 111: What Is Trauma Bonding?
May 21, 2023
Explore the intriguing concept of trauma bonding, particularly in abusive relationships and among survivors. Discover the important distinctions between bonding over shared trauma and the cycle of trauma bonding itself. Learn about the emotional cycles and biochemical addictions involved, along with strategies for breaking free from these patterns. The podcast dives deep into the complex dynamics of trauma bonds, offering insights on identifying and healing from them.
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Difference Between Trauma Bonding and Bonding Over Trauma
- Trauma bonding is a cycle of hurt and reconciliation between an abused person and their abuser, often involving addiction to the pain-love cycle.
- This differs from bonding over trauma, which is a healthy, instant friendship formed by shared experiences of trauma.
Examples of Trauma Bonding Cycles
- Trauma bonding can occur in relationships where the abuser cycles between abuse and love bombing, including friendships and family.
- This creates confusion as the victim experiences intense highs and painful lows repeatedly.
Religious Roots of Trauma Bonding
- Some religious teachings, like in Christianity, can conflate love with pain and discipline, encouraging trauma bonding in families.
- This mixes parental love with punishment, normalizing harmful cycles of attachment and pain.