In our society today, we are encountering more and more people who have been through trauma. Learning about recognizing a trauma bond and how to heal from it is a key to helping people move past their difficult experiences. If more people are aware of trauma bonds and how to heal from them, they can be more sensitive to others' situations and can reach out and help those around them. Very valuable read!

Definitely an interesting book if you have a history of abusive relationships and trauma. Learning to trust yourself is so important and this book helps you see what to look for and avoid in future relationships.

Run Like Hell chronicles Macaluso’s experiences being married to – and living with – a narcissist who was also a drug abuser, but as he was so well known, it was not really seen by others, leaving her feeling even more isolated. Her experiences living in that situation led her to seek out more information, which inspired her to become a psychotherapist specializing in breaking trauma bonds.

There’s a lot of good information in here to help you recognize the signs, and then to help overcome those trauma bonds. It’s a really interesting self-help book that can teach the reader a lot.

This assists in the healing from someone you thought you had a great relationship that opens the curtains in order to see who you are bonded too and the person using you. Truly I had no idea how trauma bonded I was by all the people around me. I thought I was “healing” from one narcissist. However, my life was constantly navigating trauma bond ninjas. This book has all the tools to navigate the love bombers and green monsters. Very well written. Truly, this is ocular proof that trauma bonds can be broken. The author herself, is living testimony to her own successful healing journey.

I think I was expecting something different a little different. Sound information and very insightful. So relevant. Application is key and it’s the hardest part. Thankful for books like these.

This is a very strong and powerful book. It is a good tool for many women suffering relationship trauma, and also a guide for women to prevent them to get into this kind of relationship. This is a book that every woman should read in her life.

This book is a revelation! I started reading it due to curiosity about the wife’s perspective regarding her (former) husband’s account of their marriage and his shenanigans as The Wolf of Wall Street. My experience is that many men loved the movie, about a wildly successful man and his ribald adventures, while women weren’t so impressed. This author presents the opposite, a human perspective. Her work here will help so many people who are in a trauma bond and don’t know it. She gives concrete and doable suggestions about healing from the abuse suffered when entangled and trapped in such a bond. I especially appreciate her dim view of the term “codependent” as this term often adds further stigma and more shame on a victim of what, in the author’s words, should correctly be seen as the chronic suffering known as Complex PTSD. Amen to that! Many suffering through a trauma bond are repeatedly put in a position of questioning their own reality. Often the distorted thinking of their partner is to blame for making the victim feel crazy. It’s difficult to identify when you are in it and are convinced the awful, tortured way you feel is the price of love. This book powerfully shows how to see things as they are, not how an abusive partner demands that you see things. Wrong thinking is contagious. The excitement of a trauma bond is addictive. This book offers ways to get out of the funhouse maze of a bad relationship. Nadine Macaluso has lived through humiliation and has learned from it. Her intelligence and wisdom, gained through experience, as well as her education, and dedication to listening to clients for decades, offers a new way of seeing. This book is truly eye-opening! I am thankful for her unique insights. I know this book will help many who currently suffer to have courage to start over with a new clear-eyed perspective on how beautiful and stabilizing a healthy love can be.

First, this is targeted only to cis, heterosexual women who view themselves as victims of domestic abuse. It is such a narrowly focused audience, that I couldn't engage with the material. There are a lot of DSM abbreviations and technical definitions used throughout the book which added to the confusion.
There are a lot of debunked historical "facts" and a lot of prejudice against some professions which the author views as good for abuse perpetrators. As a salesperson, I was extremely offended by many of these statements.

"Run Like Hell" by Nadine Macaluso is an insightful and practical guide that addresses the complex dynamics of trauma bonds. The book stands out for its compassionate approach, combining expert knowledge with real-world applications to help individuals recognize, escape, and heal from these challenging emotional connections.

One commendable aspect of the book is Nadine Macaluso's empathetic and knowledgeable approach to trauma bonds. The author, drawing on her expertise as a therapist, provides a comprehensive understanding of the psychological and emotional aspects of trauma bonds. The incorporation of real-life examples and case studies enhances the book's accessibility, making it relatable for readers navigating such relationships.

Macaluso's writing style is clear and accessible, allowing readers to grasp the complexities of trauma bonds without overwhelming jargon. The book's organized structure guides readers through the recognition, escape, and healing processes, providing a practical roadmap for those seeking to break free from toxic connections. The incorporation of therapeutic techniques and coping strategies adds a valuable layer to the book, making it a valuable resource for individuals in need of practical guidance.

However, some readers may find the content emotionally challenging, particularly if they have personal experiences with trauma bonds. While the book aims to provide support and guidance, potential readers should be aware of the emotional depth of the subject matter.

In conclusion, "Run Like Hell" is a valuable resource for individuals seeking to understand and navigate trauma bonds. Nadine Macaluso's expertise, combined with a compassionate approach, makes the book an insightful and practical guide for recognizing, escaping, and healing from these complex emotional entanglements. While the emotional intensity may be challenging for some readers, the overall impact of the book lies in its potential to empower individuals to break free from harmful patterns and foster healing.

I really enjoyed reading Nadine's side of things. When you are married to a person like her ex that not only was abusive, but then told his story to the world no one really thinks of the implications the publicity brings to all those that are affected Nadine shares her story, but also gives the world a look at what an abusive partner can look like. Many props for stepping up and sharing her story while helping others in the same position.

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I went into this book completely blind.

🙌🏻🎉🤯 and wow did I not know that;

- this book is written by the women/wife portrayed in the movie “The Wolf of Wall Street”
- this author is incredible!
- this book is HER way of telling her story after her husband told HIS side in the movie.

This was a heartbreaking book to read, but also so incredibly informative.

I love self help. I love reading anything to do with therapy, trauma, emotions, relationships and contributing knowledge on such topics.

This book was broken down into 3 parts and was so incredibly knowledgeable, informative and well sad. Knowing that anyone goes through things like this with a partner is heartbreaking!

I enjoyed part 3 the most; the wisdom of the wound.
♥️ a good therapist to support you
💅🏼 self-care
🧘🏻 movement and yoga
And
🥗 nutrtion

I recommend this book if you like learning more about trauma, relationships or just an overall better understanding and knowledge of the signs of an unhealthy, potentially harmful person.

Very interesting reflection on traumatic relationships and how they manipulate and hurt us. A helpful resource from someone who has both lived and studied trauma.

I enjoyed reading this! The insight this book gave me into my own trauma bond with a narcissist was able to help me break free and break the chains that was tying me to toxic situations and people! I recommend this for anyone who even thinks they may be experiencing a trauma bond! Read it and absorb the information it is giving so you can really grow and flourish

I have read this book from beginning to end without putting it down. It's well written, clearlily explained and it contains a lot of useful information that can help you change your life. Sometimes, when we find ourselves in certain situations, it can be hard to objectively assess what's happening to us and the much needed revelation can come from a book like this one. Very valuable.

This might be the best book (outside of pure academia) dealing with trauma bonds and abusive relationships. Written in easy to understand prose, anyone who has ever been in one of those relationships (the book is written for women but anyone can glean valuable information) will gain comfort and clarity in equal measure. Highly recommended.

I recntly started learning about Trauma, Trauma Bonds and breaking trauma bonds- after reading more Gabor Mate's work on the relationship between trauma and the body and this book includes the author's personal experience and healing, so I found her insights and explanations easy to understand and empathize with.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.

This book has come at the right time for me! As I have gone through CBT and now Trauma Therapy. I know I will fall back on this to help me / give me tips in the future