Category: LINDA C J TURNER – Trauma Therapist

💼 From Corporate HR to Trauma Therapy: What the Myers-Briggs Taught Me About People

Many years ago, in what feels like another life, I worked in the corporate world — a very different setting to where I find myself today, supporting emotional recovery and healing as a therapist in southern France. Back then, one of my responsibilities in Human Resources was to process and facilitate Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality tests, specifically for senior managers and… Read More 💼 From Corporate HR to Trauma Therapy: What the Myers-Briggs Taught Me About People

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This was my job in HR in my old life – Myers Briggs Personality Types

💫 Core Traits of the ESFP Personality: 1. Extraverted (E):ESFPs thrive on connection. You gain energy from being around people, and you often feel most alive when you’re fully engaged with others — whether that’s hosting a dinner party, leading a spontaneous road trip, or being the heart of a celebration. You’re approachable, charming, and… Read More This was my job in HR in my old life – Myers Briggs Personality Types

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He Just Knows

(For the women who never thought they’d feel safe in love again) There’s something sacred about a man who doesn’t need to be told — he just knows. 🖤 He knows when silence is your way of saying, “I’m overwhelmed.”🖤 He knows when your smile is real… and when it’s bravely painted on.🖤 He knows when… Read More He Just Knows

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If You’ve Ever Had a Partner Who Just Knew When It Was Right…

Celebrate him. That’s not just luck — that’s the result of emotional maturity, deep respect, and genuine connection. That’s a man who is: ✨ Emotionally intelligent – He doesn’t guess how you feel; he listens, notices, and responds.✨ Attuned to your cues – He picks up on your body language, your energy, your tone, even the pauses in your… Read More If You’ve Ever Had a Partner Who Just Knew When It Was Right…

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💔💗 The Difference Between Make-Up Sex and Trauma Bond Sex

Because one heals you — and the other keeps you hooked. Let’s talk about it.Because for those of us who’ve been in toxic relationships, the lines can blur.We’ve been conditioned to associate intensity with love, chaos with chemistry, and adrenaline with intimacy.So when we finally experience something healthy — calm, grounded, mutual — it can feel… almost foreign. But the body knows… Read More 💔💗 The Difference Between Make-Up Sex and Trauma Bond Sex

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💬 Sex After a Disagreement: Healthy or Harmful?

Why It Feels Fated Every memory is stored in your hippocampus — the movie reel of your emotional life. When love blooms, the brain replays all those moments: the jokes, the care, the time they showed up. And the subconscious whispers: “Of course it’s them.”

We’ve all heard about “make-up sex” — that fiery, passionate reconnection that often follows a heated argument. For some couples, it can be incredibly bonding. For others, it can be confusing, or even retraumatizing. So when is it healthy — and when is it not? 🧠 From a neuroscience perspective: After conflict, our nervous systems are activated —… Read More 💬 Sex After a Disagreement: Healthy or Harmful?

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🧯Repair vs. Ruin: What Healthy Conflict Looks Like

Because real love doesn’t mean never fighting — it means knowing how to fight fair. Let’s be honest:Even the healthiest couples bicker about nonsense. “You clearly said left.” “No, YOU were the one who wanted the beige towels!” “It’s not about the dishwasher, it’s about how I feel when you dismiss the dishwasher situation.” We’ve all been there.The real… Read More 🧯Repair vs. Ruin: What Healthy Conflict Looks Like

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💬 “Real Men Don’t Play Games — They Ask Real Questions.”

Because connection isn’t built on performance — it’s built on presence. Let’s be real.Most of us have had enough of guessing games, mind-reading, emotional hide-and-seek, and breadcrumb affection.The older we get, the clearer it becomes:Games are for boys. Questions are for men. And real men? They aren’t afraid of the truth — they lean into it. 🧠… Read More 💬 “Real Men Don’t Play Games — They Ask Real Questions.”

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💬 “Being Right All the Time Isn’t Sexy. Being Emotionally Present Is.”

Let’s talk about what actually creates connection — and what quietly destroys it. We’ve been taught a lie — that the smartest person in the room is the most attractive.That having all the answers, winning every argument, and being the loudest voice makes someone powerful.But here’s the truth: 🧠 Being right isn’t the same as being… Read More 💬 “Being Right All the Time Isn’t Sexy. Being Emotionally Present Is.”

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🤍 Emotional Intelligence is the New Sexy

Why the most attractive man is the one who listens, learns, and grows with you. Let’s get something straight:Being right all the time isn’t attractive.Being emotionally present is.Being able to say “I got that wrong” is. There is nothing more magnetic than a man who can: Apologize without ego Listen without interrupting Learn without defensiveness Admit when he doesn’t know —… Read More 🤍 Emotional Intelligence is the New Sexy

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