You thought you were being nice, but turns out you’ve actually been in survival mode. Do you struggle to say no or prioritize others over yourself? Learn how people pleasing can be a trauma response and how to build healthier boundaries.

Image of a broken heart trying to repair. Leaving an emotionally abusive relationship is often difficult because emotional abuse can create trauma bonds, self-doubt, fear, and psychological dependence that make it much harder to leave than many people realize.