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The Silent Trauma Bond: 7 Signs You’re Still Psychologically Tethered to Your Abuser

The Silent Trauma Bond: 7 Signs You’re Still Psychologically Tethered to Your Abuser

Breaking the Invisible Chains: Why Your Brain Stays Connected Even After You've Left

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May 04, 2025
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A distressed man walks away with one hand on his chest, while a glowing neural thread connects him to the shadow of another figure in the background. The atmosphere is muted but clear, symbolizing the lingering psychological tether of trauma bonding. Overlaid quote reads: “The trauma bond wasn’t love. It was your brain trying to survive.” — Cody Taymore.

Your abuser is gone. But the invisible chain still pulls.

You’ve left physically. You’ve blocked the number. You’ve changed the locks. You’ve done everything right.

So why do you still feel owned?

The Neurobiological Prison No One Talks About

What you’re experiencing isn’t weakness. It’s not love. It’s not poor boundaries.

It’s a trauma bond — a biochemical …

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