The Psychology of Trauma Bonds, Attachment, and Emotional Conditioning By Katrina Steel “I knew it wasn’t good for me… but I couldn’t let go.” I’ve heard this sentence more times than I can count, from clients in my practice, from people I love, and at different points, from myself. When Love Hurts but You Can't Let Go Leaving a relationship that hurts, even when you know it’s not healthy can be one of the most emotionally complex things a person goes through. We tend to blame ourselves for...

They have learnt, "I need to perform and serve, and hide my true needs and feelings to be approved, and welcomed, or worthy."

By Katrina Steel One of the most important, and confusing, parts of healing is learning to trust yourself again. Especially when it comes...