Dependency can be an early red flag that you’re trapped in a traumatic bond with a narcissist. When you feel like life without them is meaningless.
In this week’s episode, Dr. Kerry and Tara draw from personal experience the first signs that signaled their trauma bonds and what to do if this is happening to you.
The self-help tip is on staying grounded in the present to sidestep the pitfalls of ‘future faking.’
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