Why "just leave" is the worst advice for trauma bonding

If you've ever been told to "just leave" — and it made you feel more stuck, not less — this one's for you. In this live session, counselling psychologist Renuka breaks down why "just leave" fails as advice for a trauma bond: 8 real reasons leaving isn't a single decision, backed by Patrick Carnes' research on betrayal bonds, Porges' polyvagal theory, and Dutton & Painter's work on traumatic bonding. You'll learn what a trauma bond actually does to your nervous system — and what loosening it actually looks like, stage by stage. 101 guide for setting Healthy Boundaries https://justgettherapy.com/shop/72e60... In this video: 0:00 Intro — the myth vs. the reality 3:00 What a trauma bond actually is 15:00 The psychology behind it (betrayal bonding, nervous system, intermittent reinforcement) 30:00 8 reasons "just leave" doesn't work 50:00 What actually helps a bond loosen 🔔 New live sessions every day — subscribe so you don't miss tomorrow's session on the nervous system reason you still miss someone who hurt you. Keywords/tags: trauma bond, why cant I leave, trauma bonding signs, betrayal bond, toxic relationship advice, why do I still love him, nervous system and relationships, polyvagal theory relationships, intermittent reinforcement, codependency, relationship psychology, counselling psychologist, breaking a trauma bond #TraumaBond #ToxicRelationships #RelationshipPsychology #Codependency #MentalHealth