Our orphan wombats normally start bonding with our older wombats whilst they are very small but Anne hasn't. Instead she has separation anxiety and wants me to hold her all the time. She spends all night cuddling me and I spend all day carrying her around whilst I do my chores. Anne suffered quite a traumatic accident which saw her and her Mum left alive in the middle of a road for an entire night and day. They were both frozen when rescued and despite our best efforts, we lost her Mumma but wer

This is the neuroscience of how you become #traumabonded. Trauma bonding is a cyclic neurological process where one becomes addicted to the emotional roller coaster in a relationship. It starts with a 'honeymoon phase,' filled with love and trust, progressing to criticism, manipulation, and loss of self-esteem due to constant devaluation. Brain chemicals like oxytocin, serotonin, dopamine, cortisol, and epinephrine play crucial roles in this cycle, making one feel emotionally tethered, akin to a

Breaking Point: Confronting the Addiction of Trauma Bonds A trauma bond is a complex emotional state that can indeed feel akin to an addiction, drawing individuals into a cycle of intense emotional highs and lows, much like the dependency formed with substances. This bond, often forged within abusive or tumultuous relationships, creates a powerful emotional connection between the abuser and the victim, making the process of breaking free exceptionally challenging. Just as overcoming an addiction

🔓 Break Free From Trauma Bonds 🔓 What is a trauma bond? We define trauma bond as a strong emotional connection that forms between a person and their abuser, often as a result of prolonged exposure to abuse, manipulation, or trauma. Breaking free from a trauma bond can be challenging but is crucial for healing. But it doesn’t have to be obvious abuse. A trauma bond can happen from a subtle unhealthy relationship dynamic. Many don’t even know they are experiencing a trauma bond. And it impacts t