Jennifer Mixon
Jennifer Mixon
The Toxic Love Potion: Trauma Bonding & Getting Clean
The Toxic Love Potion: Trauma Bonding & Getting Clean
The Toxic Love Potion: Trauma Bonding & Getting Clean
Monday 25th November 2024
Explore how trauma bonds form and learn practical steps to break free from abusive relationships in this insightful episode of Domestic Abuse Recovery Journal.
51 minutes
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Jennifer Mixon
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Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Recovery Reimagined
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Episode Overview
- Trauma bonds form psychologically and chemically, making it hard to leave abusive relationships.
- Abusers manipulate their victims' self-esteem through cycles of idealisation and devaluation.
- It's crucial not to try and be your partner's therapist due to their complex treatment needs.
- Setting boundaries and increasing self-worth are key steps in the healing process.
- Professional help and support are essential for recovery.
They’re like self-esteem vampires - they come and they have to suck yours out to use for themselves, leaving you with none.
In this episode of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Journal, Jennifer Mixon takes a deep dive into the concept of trauma bonding, likening it to a toxic love potion that keeps individuals trapped in abusive relationships. Inspired by Dr. David Puter's lecture on Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Jennifer explains how trauma bonds form both psychologically and chemically in the brain, making it incredibly difficult to break free from an abusive partner.
She emphasises that trying to become your partner's therapist is a futile endeavour due to the complex treatment needs of individuals with NPD. Jennifer also discusses the cycle of abuse, from idealisation to devaluation, and how abusers use manipulation to control their victims' self-esteem. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, she highlights the importance of boundaries and self-worth in the healing process.
Jennifer encourages listeners to seek professional help and support, reminding them that they are not alone and that recovery is possible. With a mix of empathy and practical advice, this episode offers valuable guidance for anyone struggling with trauma bonds and seeking to reclaim their life.