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Dec 2022
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I think I'm trauma bonded. Now what? How...

Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D.
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Trauma bonds are painful connection with another person that is based on fear. There’s an addictive quality making them very hard to break. In this episode, we will briefly define a trauma bond and then identify the initial steps to breaking one. Submit your question to be answered on air here! Resources ReclaimYou: Dr. Kerry's AI-powered coaching appThe Com ... Show More
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