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The Invisible Chains of Trauma Bonding

Relationship Abuse, Wellness Topics / Catrina Drinning-Davis, LPC-S

Sometimes, the hardest part isn’t leaving, it’s staying gone. Dear Survivor, One survivor asked me a question that lives in the heart of so many who’ve walked away from painful relationships: “Why do I still miss her?” He had done what felt like the impossible, left a home that once made him feel small. This […]

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Why Do I Miss My Abusive Ex?

Relationship Abuse / Catrina Drinning-Davis, LPC-S

Missing someone who hurt you does not mean you’re broken. It means you’re human. Dear Survivor, A survivor once asked me, “Why do I still miss him? After everything he did, why do I still feel drawn to him?” That question lives inside so many survivors. And it’s often followed by shame. The answer, more

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