True Lovefraud Stories

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Psychologist Carla Shohet explains the trauma bond of narcissistic abuse

August 11, 2025

Many people who endure narcissistic abuse end up trauma bonded to their abuser. Psychologist Carla Shohet explains that this is a psychological and physiological bond — literally an addiction. Recovery requires more than talk therapy, she says. Traumatic memories and mistaken beliefs become trapped in the body, and they need to be gently removed from the body. Carla describes several methods that she uses to do it. Listen to the podcast Carla Shohet refers to in this episode: The trauma bond is so real and so strong For more information about Carla Shohet and her services, visit CarlaShohet.com To learn how to recognize and recover from everyday sociopaths, visit Lovefraud.com. You’ll find articles, books, and webinars. You can also make an appointment with Donna Andersen, for advice on how to recover from your personal experience with a disordered individual.  If you would like to share your story for a possible podcast episode, please visit the Lovefraud survey.