🖤 “Where Is the Love?” – When You Can’t See It in Their Eyes

By Linda C J Turner Therapy People often say that a photograph can speak a thousand words.But survivors of abuse know that sometimes, it speaks the truth they couldn’t say out loud. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard this:Someone looks at an old photo of the abuser and quietly says:“There’s no love in… Read More 🖤 “Where Is the Love?” – When You Can’t See It in Their Eyes

Gratitude

Gratitude I still have faith despite what has happened to me Gratitude for the new people in my life Gratitude to seeing a different way to live Gratitude that its not all about money Gratitude I have empathy Gratitude I have Integrity Gratitude I believe Gratitude for the sun on your skin Gratitude for health… Read More Gratitude

Beware the Hidden Traps: Warning Signs of Financial & Emotional Abuse in New Relationships

When we meet someone new, especially someone we’re interested in, our natural instinct is to trust, to hope, and to believe the best. The early stages of a relationship are full of excitement, bonding, and emotional openness. But sadly, this is often when abusers are at their most charming—and when financial and emotional abuse can… Read More Beware the Hidden Traps: Warning Signs of Financial & Emotional Abuse in New Relationships

When the Red Flags Appear Early: What to Do if You Hear Your New Partner Might Be an Abuser

Starting a new relationship is a beautiful, hopeful time. Your brain is buzzing with dopamine and oxytocin—the chemicals that make us feel bonded, excited, and safe with someone new. But what happens when, early on, you hear whispers, rumors, or even clear warnings that this person might have an abusive past? Worse, what if you’ve… Read More When the Red Flags Appear Early: What to Do if You Hear Your New Partner Might Be an Abuser