Breaking up with a toxic person can sometimes feel like your world has crumbled in on itself. While you will eventually feel free from their clutches, it takes a while to get there.
Because of something called trauma bonding, abusive relationships can be incredibly hard to leave. Over time the abuser — especially if they are a narcissist — will have made you feel like you can’t live without them.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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