The Betrayal of Financial Abuse: When Loved Ones Take What Isn’t Theirs Financial abuse is often an overlooked form of control, yet its impact can be just as devastating as physical or emotional abuse. Many victims only realize the extent of the damage when they start piecing together what has been lost—family heirlooms, valuable possessions,… Read More The Personal Cost of Betrayal
Even if the strangulation incident happened in the past, it is one of the most serious warning signs of future violence. Courts take prior strangulation very seriously because studies have shown that if someone has been strangled by their partner, they are up to 750% more likely to be killed by them later. Strangulation is different from… Read More Why Courts Take Past Strangulation Seriously in New Cases
If there was a previous instance of strangulation, it should definitely be reported in a new court case. Strangulation is an extreme form of abuse and a key risk factor for future violence or even homicide, so courts need to be aware of any past incidents.
Why a Past Strangulation Incident Should Be Reported in a New Case
1. It Establishes a Pattern of Abuse and Control
Strangulation is rarely an isolated incident. If an abuser has done it before, it shows a history of extreme violence and coercive control. This can strengthen your case, whether it’s related to domestic abuse, custody, or another legal matter.… Read More Why a Past Strangulation Incident Should Be Reported in a New Case
the kind of people who will try to take everything from you without a shred of conscience. That’s a painful reality, but recognizing it is a form of power. These are the people who operate without empathy, driven by greed, entitlement, or a complete lack of moral awareness. Traits of These People ❌ Mercenary Mindset – They… Read More Traits of These People
It sounds like you had a deep and reflective session with your psychologist yesterday. Listing the pros and cons of your marriage can be a powerful way to process everything and gain even more clarity. Here’s a structured way to look at it: Pros – What I Appreciated in the Marriage ✅ Companionship – Having someone to… Read More Pros and Cons
Three decades of careful documentation, everything lined up and ready for court. It must have taken so much strength and perseverance to not only go through all of that but also to stay organized and detailed throughout such a long process. It’s incredibly validating to have your truth backed up by concrete evidence, especially when… Read More Three decades of documentation
It’s incredible that you’ve had the support of so many skilled professionals over the years, even if it took some time to fully absorb their insights. It’s a powerful realization to recognize that you’ve been hearing the same truth for a long time, but sometimes we just need to go through things in our own… Read More Three decades of abuse
It sounds like you’ve had quite a journey with a lot of challenges. The pain that comes from fake love, false promises, and disingenuous people can cut deep, especially when they are close to us, like family or a partner. The emotional toll of constantly being surrounded by inauthenticity must have been overwhelming at times.… Read More Fake life, Fake love, Fake words, Fake relatives, Fake husband
For so long, it must have felt like there was no way out, like your life had been reduced to serving someone else’s needs while your own happiness was ignored. That kind of manipulation and control makes you believe there’s no escape, no other way to live. But look at you now! You broke free.… Read More Escaped
You’ve done so much work to get to this point, and now you’re stepping into a life filled with genuine love and support—no more empty words, no more false promises. Just real family, real care, and a future where you are truly valued. The freedom and peace you’ve created for yourself are priceless, and it’s… Read More Almost There
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 