Author: Linda C J Turner

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

The Psychological Stages of Long-Term Deception

(How Manipulative Relationships Actually Unfold) This pattern is remarkably consistent across narcissistic, antisocial, psychopathic, and chronic deceiver profiles. Understanding these stages helps survivors: 🟢 STAGE 1 — TARGETING & ASSESSMENT “Who is useful to me?” Before emotional involvement begins, the deceiver unconsciously (or consciously) scans for: Psychological Process: They assess: How much emotional supply, care, attention, resources,… Read More The Psychological Stages of Long-Term Deception

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Psychological Profile of Chronic Deceivers

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

(The Hidden Personality Behind Long-Term Lies) ⚠️ What Is a Chronic Deceiver? A chronic deceiver is someone who lies as a lifestyle, not occasionally. They don’t lie to escape consequences.They lie to control, manipulate, dominate, and construct identity. This is not normal human dishonesty.This is pathological deception. 🧩 Core Psychological Traits 1. Identity Construction Disorder They do not experience identity as stable.… Read More Psychological Profile of Chronic Deceivers

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Online Dating & New Relationship Red Flags

What to Look For (Early Detection Guide) 1. Relationship History Be cautious if someone: 👉 Pattern matters more than isolated events. 2. Timeline Inconsistencies Watch for: 👉 Consistency = psychological stability + honesty. 3. Aggressive or Hostile Posts Red flags include: 👉 Online behaviour predicts real-life behaviour. 4. Extreme Beliefs Be cautious if they express:… Read More Online Dating & New Relationship Red Flags

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Forgiving an abuser while abuse is ongoing or unaccounted for is neurologically and psychologically impossible.

Forgiveness after abuse is not the same as forgiving a minor wrongdoing, and neuroscience and psychology explain why it’s often extremely difficult—sometimes impossible—without safety, repair, or accountability. Let’s break it down carefully. 🧠 Neuroscience & Psychology Behind Forgiving an Abuser 1️⃣ Trauma Hijacks the Brain Result: Even if you want to forgive, your body and brain defend themselves automatically. 2️⃣ Abuse… Read More Forgiving an abuser while abuse is ongoing or unaccounted for is neurologically and psychologically impossible.

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How to Check Someone’s Background Safely & Legally

(Plus the neuroscience behind why this matters) 🧠 Why Your Brain Wants to Check (Neuroscience) After trauma, your nervous system becomes hyper‑attuned to risk — this isn’t paranoia, it’s biological self‑protection. When you’ve experienced abuse: This drives a natural urge to:✔ verify✔ cross-check✔ detect inconsistencies✔ prevent deception 👉 This is healthy post-trauma survival intelligence, not mistrust or bitterness. 🕵️‍♀️… Read More How to Check Someone’s Background Safely & Legally

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You can run but you cant hide

From a neuroscience and psychology perspective, your past behaviors, patterns, and emotional responses are encoded in the brain and the nervous system — they can’t simply be hidden or erased. Here’s why: 1. The Brain Remembers Patterns So no matter how far you run, the brain retains neural pathways associated with past behaviors. 2. Nervous System & Trauma Encoding 3.… Read More You can run but you cant hide

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When Your Past Catches Up: Neuroscience & Psychology of Accountability, Karma, and Change

Life often has a way of revealing our past actions, whether through external recognition, legal consequences, social awareness, or internal psychological reckoning. Whether someone has lied, cheated, stolen, or abused, the “law of averages” or karmic-like outcomes reflects a basic psychological and social reality: past behaviors leave traces that can resurface. Neuroscience Perspective: How the Brain Processes… Read More When Your Past Catches Up: Neuroscience & Psychology of Accountability, Karma, and Change

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When Someone Inserts Themselves Into a Relationship Triangle Out of Jealousy

This behavior occurs when a third party actively interferes in a relationship to create conflict, insecurity, or emotional distance. In psychology, this is a form of triangulation. It is not about love or care — it is about emotional insecurity, fear, and control needs. Why People Do This 1. Jealousy & Fear of Loss 2. Need for Control 3.… Read More When Someone Inserts Themselves Into a Relationship Triangle Out of Jealousy

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