by Kate Munden | Feb 16, 2022 | Blog, Self Help, Trauma
What is a trauma bond? It can be very difficult to clear the fog and “wake up” when caught in the web of a toxic relationship. We are wired from childhood to stay connected to those we love. The reason … Read the...
by Kate Munden | Oct 6, 2021 | Blog
When we experience the trauma of toxic relationships, we are in a war with terrorists of the heart. This toxic environment puts us on red alert. We walk on eggshells, waiting for the next hurt to come. This is hypervigilance … Read the...
by Kate Munden | Jul 30, 2020 | Blog
Flowers after the silent treatment. Extravagant gifts after weeks of brutal insults. Crocodile tears after a rage attack. Sudden affection and intimacy after hours of fighting and critical remarks. All these examples highlight an abuse strategy known as intermittent...