What Exactly Is Trauma Bonding?

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Lately people have adopted the phrase “trauma bond” both online and off. But as a psychological term, the phrase has a long history that describes something different from how it’s commonly used. Christina Caron, a mental health reporter for Well, explains.

By Christina Caron and Theodore Tae

March 19, 2026

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