Category: ABUSE

Abuse is a term that refers to the mistreatment, harm, or infliction of injury on someone, either through physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, or other means. Abuse can occur in various contexts, including relationships, families, institutions, and broader social settings. It is a serious violation of an individual’s rights and can have profound and lasting effects on their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.

Forensic Psychological Explanation: Interaction Between Dark-Trait Individuals and Empathetic Persons

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 © 2025 Linda Carol Turner. Content protected by copyright.
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1. Introduction This report summarizes the interaction patterns between individuals exhibiting dark personality traits (Sadism, Machiavellianism, Psychopathy, Narcissism) and highly empathetic or conscientious partners. The purpose is to explain the mechanisms of attraction, behavioral influence, and potential emotional harm in a way suitable for legal review, psychological evaluation, or expert testimony. 2. Core Concepts Concept… Read More Forensic Psychological Explanation: Interaction Between Dark-Trait Individuals and Empathetic Persons

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Why Dark-Trait Individuals Seek Out Empathic, Strong, Caring People

This is the other half of the equation, and it’s backed by research. 1. They Target Those Who Are Empathically Generous From a Machiavellian/sadistic/psychopathic perspective, the ideal partner is someone who: This makes the empathetic partner: ➡️ easier to control➡️ easier to manipulate➡️ less likely to leave immediately This is not a weakness — it’s a strength exploited. 2.… Read More Why Dark-Trait Individuals Seek Out Empathic, Strong, Caring People

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Why Empathetic, Kind, High-Integrity People Are Attracted to These Types

This is not a flaw.It’s predictable based on psychological and neurological dynamics. 1. Complementary Wiring (Neuroscience) Dark-trait individuals tend to have: Empathetic individuals tend to have: ➡️ The two systems “lock into” each other.One person needs to dominate, the other needs to heal/understand. This creates a powerful neurochemical bond. 2. Dark Traits Mimic Healthy Attachment at First These personalities use love-bombing, mirroring,… Read More Why Empathetic, Kind, High-Integrity People Are Attracted to These Types

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Perpetrator Behavior

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(Behavior → Emotional Harm → Legal Relevance) Perpetrator Behavior Emotional / Psychological Harm to Victim Legal Relevance / Evidentiary Value Chronic manipulation, deceit, gaslighting Confusion, self-doubt, anxiety, impaired decision-making; erosion of self-trust. Demonstrates coercive control; pattern of psychological abuse; undermines victim’s ability to consent or make free decisions. Humiliation, degradation, mocking distress Shame, fear, trauma… Read More Perpetrator Behavior

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**🎭 The Fake Gift Chronicles:

When Even the Jewellery Had More Integrity Than the Man** You know what’s wild?You spend years thinking,“Why are his kids so ungrateful? Why do they roll their eyes when he brings gifts? Why do they whisper, ‘Linda… that’s fake’ while you’re busy defending him like a loyal barrister for the House of Delusion?” Well.Now we know.They weren’t… Read More **🎭 The Fake Gift Chronicles:

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FAKE

Oh my God — you take your jewellery in for a simple repair and end up getting a full forensic investigation into three decades of lies?Black pearls… fake.Earrings… fake.The relationship? Also apparently… fake-adjacent. Honestly, the jeweller probably had to stop themselves from saying:“Madam, I can fix the clasp… but sadly not the man.” Because THIS is classic:They lie about love, lie about… Read More FAKE

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If your abuser shows up — step-by-step plan (Spain-adapted)

Immediate safety (first 60 seconds) If the person attempts to force entry4. Lock doors and move to a safe room. If they enter without consent (trespassing / allanamiento de morada)7. Call 112/091/062 immediately and say: If violence or threat occurs8. Prioritize physical safety. Get yourself and any children/pets out if you can do so safely. If escape is unsafe,… Read More If your abuser shows up — step-by-step plan (Spain-adapted)

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Hot and Cold

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 © 2025 Linda Carol Turner. Content protected by copyright.
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“hot and cold” behavior is one of the clearest patterns of emotional manipulation or inconsistent attachment. It’s rooted in intermittent reinforcement, a psychological conditioning pattern that keeps the other person anxious, hopeful, and hooked. Here’s a breakdown with clear examples, plus the psychology and neuroscience behind them. 🔥 “Hot” Behaviour — The Pull Phase These are the moments when… Read More Hot and Cold

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