Why you might be trauma-bonded to the narcissist in your life, according to a psychotherapist

Narcissism and trauma bonding

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Why you might be trauma-bonded to the narcissist in your life, according to a psychotherapist

By Kathleen Saxton

10 months ago

8 min read

Why can it take us so long to leave the narcissist in our lives? A trauma bond could be part of the reason, according to psychotherapist Kathleen Saxton. Here, she explains how to break the toxic bond.


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