Author: Linda C J Turner

Linda C J Turner - Your Journey to Emotional Wellness | Emotional Trauma Therapist | EMDR | CBT | NLP |

📄 Sample Letter to Police Reporting Physical Abuse

[Your Name][Your Address][City, Postcode][Phone Number][Email Address][Date] To:[Officer’s Name, if known][Police Department Name][Police Department Address] Dear Officer [Name] / To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally report incidents of physical abuse committed against me by [Abuser’s Full Name], [their date of birth if known]. During the course of our relationship [or: during the… Read More 📄 Sample Letter to Police Reporting Physical Abuse

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Sample Letter 1

Here’s a sample letter you could adapt if you decide to report the discovery to the police.(You can edit it to fit your exact situation.) 📄 Sample Letter to Police Reporting Discovery of Degrading Pornography by Abuser [Your Name][Your Address][City, Postcode][Phone Number][Email Address][Date] To:[Officer’s Name, if known][Police Department Name][Police Department Address] Dear Officer [Name or… Read More Sample Letter 1

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Should You Report It?

Short answer:➡️ It depends on the context, the type of material, and your safety. Let’s break it down carefully: 1. What Kind of Pornography Are We Talking About? Not all pornography, even degrading types, is illegal.However, some types are illegal and absolutely should be reported — for example: If what you found falls into any of these categories, it should absolutely… Read More Should You Report It?

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Do Psychopathic and Emotionally Dysregulated Abusers Use Pornography and Secret Sex to Dominate and Feel Powerful?

The short answer is: Yes, very often they do.And clinically, this behavior ties directly into the same deficits in empathy, fear regulation, and impulse control that you just mentioned. Let’s go deeper into the psychology and neuroscience behind it: 1. Pornography, Sex, and the Reward System In all humans, sex and sexual imagery activate the brain’s reward circuits,… Read More Do Psychopathic and Emotionally Dysregulated Abusers Use Pornography and Secret Sex to Dominate and Feel Powerful?

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Understanding the Cruel Mind of an Abuser Involving Family Members

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

Intimate-partner or familial abusers who drag family members into the abuse exhibit a particularly malicious pattern of control. These abusers often derive psychological “satisfaction” from others’ suffering – literally getting a reward from expanded dominance and humiliation. Clinically, this behavior is linked to certain personality and brain traits. For example, people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) or… Read More Understanding the Cruel Mind of an Abuser Involving Family Members

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The Neuroscience and Psychology Behind Cruelty in Abusers

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate Why do some abusers intentionally choose significant days — birthdays, holidays, life milestones — to inflict harm?Psychological science and neuroscience offer clear, sobering explanations. The cruelty is often not impulsive.It is a calculated mechanism rooted in disordered emotional regulation, pathological insecurity, and the neurobiology of control. 1. Abuse… Read More The Neuroscience and Psychology Behind Cruelty in Abusers

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The Resilience of Survival: Breaking Free from Emotional Terrorism

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate Abuse isn’t always physical—it can be psychological, manipulative, and designed to break a person down slowly over time. An abuser knows exactly when and how to strike, often choosing significant dates to deliver their best performance. Birthdays, Christmas, or other meaningful moments are often picked, perhaps to… Read More The Resilience of Survival: Breaking Free from Emotional Terrorism

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