@kiaabrera: Link to order Be Brave, Create is in my account. :) Also: quick clarification: when I say “stop blaming the person,” I don’t mean excuse them. Many trauma bonds are rooted in manipulation, emotional abuse, or neglect — and yes, that’s real. But healing starts when you stop needing their accountability in order to move. It’s not about erasing what they did. It’s about reclaiming your power so your safety no longer depends on their growth. Healing from trauma doesn’t mean you forget what happened. It means your nervous system stops needing it to feel alive. I wrote Be Brave, Create for that version of you. To your bravery.