11/13/2025
HOW TO COPE WITH A TRAUMA BOND?
Trauma bonds are emotional connections that form between an individual and an abuser. These bonds can be incredibly challenging to break, but there are steps you can take to distance yourself emotionally and begin healing:
1. Commit to Reality: Make a commitment to live in the present moment and avoid fantasizing about what could be or what you hope will happen. Acknowledge the truth of your situation.
2. Live in Real Time: Focus on what is happening right now. Notice how trapped and unloved you feel. Pay attention to your emotions and well-being.
3. Take One Day at a Time: Avoid all-or-nothing thinking. You don’t need to make every encounter with the toxic person a do-or-die situation. Take it one decision and one day at a time.
4. Prioritize Self-Care: Make decisions that support your self-care and sense of self. Avoid hurting yourself emotionally. Understand that healing involves highs and lows.
5. Feel Your Emotions: Allow yourself to experience your emotions fully. Suppressing them can prolong the trauma bond.
6. Learn to Grieve: Recognize the loss and pain associated with the relationship. Grieving is essential for healing.
7.Understand the “Hook”: Identify the patterns that keep you attached to the abuser. What draws you back in?
8. Set Boundaries: Write a list of bottom-line behaviors for yourself. Establish boundaries that protect your well-being1.
Remember that seeking professional help from a trauma-informed therapist can provide valuable support during this process2. Healing from trauma bonds takes time, but it is possible. You’re not alone in this journey
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