Changing old patterns
Relationships have the power to heal, comfort, and inspire growth. But when they are shaped by unresolved trauma, they can also trap us in cycles of pain, confusion, and dependency. Many people confuse trauma bonds with love, believing that intensity and emotional highs and lows are proof of a “deep connection.” In reality, what may …
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Have you ever met someone new and felt an instant spark? Maybe holding their hand feels electric, or you’re convinced you’ve known them your whole life. At the same time, you notice red flags — but somehow, those concerns get pushed aside. If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing limerence: an intense emotional state …
The intense love you feel with a narcissist or when you are in a trauma bond, isn’t actually love. It’s infatuation. It’s addiction. And it is because you are revisiting/reenacting something you went through in childhood from your primary care giver/s. Subconsciously, we keep revisiting what we know, what is familiar. No matter how painful …