Signs of trauma
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It’s only after pairing a codependent with an emotional abuser, such as a Narcissist, that codependent traits are brought to the surface in full force. This usually comes out as “being too nice”, being overly forgiving, always turning the other cheek, or doing more for other people than for oneself. I went through most of my life without ever realizing that I was codependent. I spent most of my energy trying to avoid my ex husbands rage and displeasure. Since my ex husband always maintained the upper hand, as a codependent I learned early on that I can only receive “love” and “acceptance” through what I could provide for my him. They are both defense mechanisms that result from being emotionally abused. These labels should not be interpreted in a negative way. They’re also signs of trauma-bonding and self-defeating beliefs of people with enabling personality traits.
These beliefs (in context of the abusive relationship) all enabled my ex husband to continue his abuse which only lead to negative consequences for me. Oftentimes I would defend my ex husbands cruelty with statements such as, “He had a difficult childhood”, “He really seems to want to change”, “Only losers give up”, “If God brings you to it, He’ll get you through it”. What is Codependency? 20 Signs Of Co-dependency
The signs of trauma bonding are so subtle that is is hard to see that it is happening to you in real time.
The brain changes through narcissistic abuse and you can quite literally become addicted to your abusive partner and this can create trauma bonding.
So please don't think just because article uses the word him or he that it could not be a woman in that same role. * I generally write using the pronouns he/him when referring to narcissists, but females are just as likely to be narcissists or exhibit narcissistic traits.