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Topic: Trauma

Nairobi man knocks out friend's tooth after he scared, 'traumatised' his dog

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-01-22 22:03:20

Joshua Wesonga Mubweka denied unlawfully injuring James Mungare by breaking one of his upper incisors when he appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate Stephanie Bett.

Supporting your partner through sexual trauma

By Anjellah Owino   2026-01-17 10:34:17

sexual trauma can be caused by sexual violation, coercion into sexual activity, rape, harassment, repeated boundary violations, and a fearful and shameful upbringing

Understanding the dynamics of parent-child trauma bonding

By Esther Muchene   2025-12-26 09:20:24

Trauma bonding is often associated with romantic partners, but it is equally destructive when it develops between parent and child—a sensitive reality that remains far too overlooked

Breaking free from parent-child trauma bonding

By Esther Muchene   2025-12-16 09:49:44

This complex attachment is not rooted in healthy, consistent affection but in a cyclical pattern of abuse, emotional neglect, or significant parental inconsistency

Why trauma bonding keeps victims tied to abusive partners

By Boniface Mithika   2025-11-22 10:52:44

Trauma bonding: What is it that makes the victim of domestic violence stay with their abuser?

Becoming the parent you needed: The silent work of healing childhood trauma

By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya   2025-11-12 20:14:20

We are  now increasingly realising that many of the moving stories gaining strong traction on social media are increasingly displaying symptoms of wounded individuals.