[header] How to break a trauma bond [title] Write a story about the relationship. [step] Gaining some perspective on an abusive or dysfunctional relationship can be helpful when you are trying to break a trauma bond. One way that you can do this is by writing story about your relationship. 
[substeps] Write the story in the third person, such as by calling yourself by your proper name. For example, if your name is janet, then refer to yourself as janet in the story.