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title: "2 Attachment-trauma Quotes By Annie Tanasugarn, PhD"
description: "2 Attachment-trauma quotes by Annie Tanasugarn, PhD. Plus more from Annie Tanasugarn, PhD and more Attachment-trauma sayings from other authors."
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> [“Narcissistic caregivers are along a continuum: On one end they can be abusive and punitive; they create restrictive environments and excessive expectations of accomplishing or performing to make them look good.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/annie-tanasugarn-phd/narcissistic-caregivers-are-along-a-continuum-on-one-end-they-can-be/)

Annie Tanasugarn, PhD

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> [“An abusive relationship typically includes choices in partners who have histories of destructive and narcissistic behavior, and who commonly struggle with their own mental health or addictions, leaving you at risk for continuing a caregiver role. Abusive and trauma-bonded relationships…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/annie-tanasugarn-phd/an-abusive-relationship-typically-includes-choices-in-partners-who/)

Annie Tanasugarn, PhD

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## More by Annie Tanasugarn, PhD

> [“Narcissistic caregivers are along a continuum: On one end they can be abusive and punitive; they create restrictive environments and excessive expectations of accomplishing…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/annie-tanasugarn-phd/narcissistic-caregivers-are-along-a-continuum-on-one-end-they-can-be/)

Annie Tanasugarn, PhD

> [“An abusive relationship typically includes choices in partners who have histories of destructive and narcissistic behavior, and who commonly struggle with their own mental…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/annie-tanasugarn-phd/an-abusive-relationship-typically-includes-choices-in-partners-who/)

Annie Tanasugarn, PhD

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