By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate 🔑 Step 1: Acknowledge the Lie Healing begins with self-awareness. The first step toward breaking free from a life of lies is recognizing that you’ve been hiding behind a false narrative. 💬 Reflect: Why have you been lying? What are you afraid of confronting in your life? Remember, the truth is never… Read More Acknowledging the Lie – The First Step to Freedom
By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate In the journey of healing from abuse, one of the most painful aspects can be the betrayal of those who were once your support system—especially when they claim to follow Christian values. If you’ve experienced abandonment or betrayal by people who once stood by you, it’s natural… Read More The Conflict Between Christianity and Enabling Abuse: Finding the Truth in the Midst of Betrayal
By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”– George Santayana (Jorge Agustín Nicolás Ruiz de Santayana y Borrás) These timeless words have never echoed louder than they do today. In a world brimming with information, connectivity, and rapid technological advancement, we find ourselves slipping into… Read More The Price of Forgetting: Collective Stupidity and the Lessons We Refuse to Learn
Understanding Enablers and the Psychological Impact on Victims In the healing work I do, I often hear something heartbreaking from survivors: “When I finally spoke up about the abuse, people said, ‘But we’ve never seen that side of him.’“ It’s one of the most invalidating responses a survivor can hear — and yet, it happens all… Read More 💔 “But He’s So Nice!”
🧠 “But He’s So Nice!” — Understanding Enablers and Their Impact on Victims A Psychological and Neuroscientific Perspective on Why Defending Abusers Is So Damaging By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate You’ve finally found the strength to speak up. To say, “He hurt me. This is what happened.” And what do you hear… Read More Truth Needs Allies, Not Doubters
By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate In cognitive neuroscience and mindfulness-based psychology, the space between our thoughts is often referred to as the “gap” — a momentary pause before the mind jumps to its next narrative, judgment, worry, or decision. These moments may be fleeting, but they’re incredibly significant. 1. The Default Mode Network vs. Present Awareness Our… Read More 🧠 The Psychology of the “Quiet Moments Between Thoughts”
By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate Almost one year ago, he announced he had a girlfriend. Not to sit down and honestly talk about the end of a 32-year life partnership. Not to give you space, truth, or dignity. But quietly — an unveiling after months, maybe longer, of secrets. And now, almost… Read More One Year On: When They Move On Freely While You’re Still Healing from the Wreckage
By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate When you’re preparing for divorce after emotional or psychological abuse — especially when coercion, manipulation, and family dynamics are involved — it becomes about so much more than the legal paperwork. It’s about reclaiming your truth, protecting your peace, and refusing to be erased by false narratives.… Read More Preparing for Divorce When the Truth Has Been Twisted: A Psychological Guide for Survivors of Coercive Control and Emotional Abuse
By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate There comes a moment in many healing journeys where the truth — long silenced, denied, or twisted — finally comes to light. For some, it’s a quiet shift in dynamics. For others, it’s dramatic, almost cinematic. But regardless of how it unfolds, when the proverbial “karma bus”… Read More When the Karma Bus Arrives: A Psychological Perspective on Truth, Validation, and Inner Healing
Ohhh I love this energy! 🎉🚍 Sounds like the universe finally checked its schedule and thought, “Right then, time to make a stop.” There’s something deeply satisfying when the karma bus pulls up right on time, isn’t there? Especially when you’ve taken the high road, kept your side of the street clean, and just quietly waited for balance… Read More When the Karma Bus Arrives on Your Birthday
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 