Relationships are complicated. We hear that all the time. And the truth behind why we are attracted to the people we are attracted to can also be complicated because the trauma inside of us can easily be recreated in our relationships.
Trauma can ignite a fire inside of you that makes you feel an attraction similar to a moth to a flame.
Jessica Baum
What I mean by this is during our childhood we develop wounds, or traumas, based on how our parents treated us. We don’t tend to think of these traumas as a big deal because they may not be what the normal person considers to be traumatic. However, they’re very important because regardless of others’ opinions, these traumas can impact us in ways that echo into our adult relationships.
I don’t mean to scare you. While this seems like a daunting topic, especially if you’ve been playing out childhood traumas in your adult relationships, don’t worry. I want to provide you with a viable solution to this never-ending cycle of trauma bonding today. But before we get to that, let’s dive a little deeper into what’s actually happening here.