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S6 - #4 Chapter Four: Toxic Relationships

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In this episode, Brian reads chapter 4, which details his back to back relationships with abusive narcissists. He describes the lovebombing that began both of those relationships, the trauma bonds that kept him stuck and the powerless way the relationships ended. Sex, power and shame were all at play, contributing to the dysfunction and despair he experienced during those two marriages.

In this episode:

00:02:17 Relationship Beginnings - Love Bombing
00:06:12 Abuse
00:09:47 Trauma Bonds
00:12:45 How Trauma Bonds Form
00:16:16 Cognitive Dissonance -Self Gaslighting
00:19:39 Shame and Fear
00:21:43 Relationship Endings
If you are enjoying listening to the book, please leave a review on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=B0CYH7TMZ1

Contact us: https://www.codependentmind.com/

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In this episode, Brian reads chapter 4, which details his back to back relationships with abusive narcissists. He describes the lovebombing that began both of those relationships, the trauma bonds that kept him stuck and the powerless way the relationships ended. Sex, power and shame were all at play, contributing to the dysfunction and despair he experienced during those two marriages.

In this episode:

00:02:17 Relationship Beginnings - Love Bombing
00:06:12 Abuse
00:09:47 Trauma Bonds
00:12:45 How Trauma Bonds Form
00:16:16 Cognitive Dissonance -Self Gaslighting
00:19:39 Shame and Fear
00:21:43 Relationship Endings
If you are enjoying listening to the book, please leave a review on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=B0CYH7TMZ1

Contact us: https://www.codependentmind.com/

  continue reading

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