The term “trauma bonding” is invalid and victim-blaming. It was coined by misogynist Patrick Carnes.

The term "Trauma Bonding" is just as victim-blaming as when women were diagnosed with "Hysteria" or "wandering womb" or "Stockholm syndrome". Many people use the term "Trauma Bonding" (just like many people used to believe Hysteria and wandering womb were real). But it's not based in actual truth or things that are factual. It's entirely… Continue reading The term “trauma bonding” is invalid and victim-blaming. It was coined by misogynist Patrick Carnes.

Chains that bind us to betrayal and the key to being set free

Update from Barb Roberts, July, 2025. I no longer agree with the views expressed by the Guest poster below. The reason I'm not deleting her blog post is that if I deleted the post, the comments would also be scrubbed. I don't believe in de-voicing any victim of abuse. Patrick Carnes is DANGEROUS. I'll soon… Continue reading Chains that bind us to betrayal and the key to being set free