At the core of many toxic relationships is a painful trauma wound desperate to be healed. Too often, trauma survivors caught within toxic bonds are stigmatized, labeled as either victims or abusers, and forced to carry the blame for their troubled relationships as they try to navigate romantic relationships the only way they know how-fearfully and painfully. They are then left feeling hopeless and destined for heartbreak in any relationship they attract. Licensed professional counselor and trauma researcher Dr. Laura Copley has developed a roadmap for healing the toxic emotions that come from being bonded by trauma in relationships. In Loving You Is Hurting Me, Dr. Copley gently guides you through your trauma origins and into a life rich with meaning, loving connection, and inspiration. Drawing from illuminating new science on trauma, alongside a decade's worth of research on trauma and intimacy, Dr. Copley will teach you how to: cultivate a profound sense of self-trust as you navigate life and relationships; develop powerful new strategies to overcome old toxic dynamics in your relationships and create healthier patterns, and; enhance your ability to experience intimacy safely and vulnerably. Transform your toxic bonds and embark on a journey that takes you out of hurt, fear, and separation, and into a life of love, trust, and connection with yourself and others.