Breaking Trauma Bonds with Narcissists and Psychopaths

Stop the Cycle of Manipulation, Exploitation, and Abuse in Your Romantic Relationships

By: Shahida Arabi MA

Narrated by: Rachel Perry

Are you thriving in your relationship, or merely surviving? Are you the victim of constant manipulation, gaslighting, and deception at the hands of your partner? Do you find yourself constantly making excuses for your partner's abusive behavior? If you feel trapped in a relationship with someone who displays narcissistic or psychopathic behavior, you may be experiencing a trauma bond—a powerful connection you've developed with your abuser. It's important to remember that you're not alone and it's not your fault.

Written by an expert in narcissism and toxic relationships, this powerful guide is packed with the tools you need to finally break free from the destructive grip of narcissistic or psychopathic abuse. You'll learn how to spot manipulation tactics used by abusers to create and maintain unhealthy bonds, so you can better recognize, understand, and draw boundaries. You'll discover insightful tips and practical strategies to help you end your relationship safely and build healthy relationships in the future.

Trauma bonding can have devastating effects. It can cause you to not only tolerate mistreatment, but even protect and defend your abuser. This book clears a path to connect with and validate your authentic outrage at how you've been treated, so you can process your pain and move forward on your path to freedom.

©2025 Shahida Arabi (P)2025 Tantor Media

Truths about relationships with narcissists and anti-social personalities in relationships.

Another winner by Shahida Arabi! So helpful! Over the past four years I have dug in deep on the topic. I have learned so much from the best experts, including Shahida. This book helped me uncover more layers of abuse in a previous relationship that I didn’t recognize as abuse. One specifically is that triangulation can be intentional to cause jealousy. I never thought of it that way, but it totally makes sense to me now.

If you have gone through or are going through any emotional trauma in any personal relationship this a MUST read!

I loved that this book went step by step through the stages of what you are going through when you figure out what has been happening to you and why. Gives you the details of what you need to do with yourself to get the strength to do what is necessary. Also gives so many ideas and different options for every situation. This book held my attention and was enjoyable to listen to and learn from.

Take your power back

I am learning how to take my power back after being married to a narcissistic for 12 years and I finally left a year ago

Great Resource!

As a survivor of toxic relationships, I wish I had access to this book sooner. It is a great resource that assists identification of toxic individuals and avoiding engaging in relationships with these individuals. It is also a great resource if you are in a relationship with a toxic individual and need support and advice for escaping. Overall, recommend.

SPOT ON INSIGHT!!

The accuracy of the content given in this book is so beneficial to help those going through this phenomenon of narcissism and narcissistic abuse. If you have the slightest inclination, you might be experiencing narcissism and your relationship. This is a great read/listen to help.