Separation, divorce, and financial disputes are often assumed to become safer as they approach resolution. In reality, this is not always the case. When control, access, finances, or property arrangements are coming to an end, tensions can escalate. This stage can be unpredictable, particularly where there has been a history of conflict, coercion, intimidation, or… Read More Important Safety Warning During Separation and Divorce
You could write this as a powerful reflection while keeping the focus on safety and awareness: I have been told in no uncertain terms that now is the time to be vigilant. The professionals who deal with these situations every day understand something that many victims do not realise until much later: the period when… Read More The most dangerous time
What I learned very quickly was this: when a relationship becomes dangerous, evidence matters. When restraining orders are ignored, when boundaries are repeatedly crossed, and when family members close ranks, gang up on you, or attempt to intimidate and bully you into silence, your feelings and memories are important—but evidence is essential. The Guardia Civil… Read More Evidence remains.
While sorting through old documents, I also came across something else from that period—recordings of the conversations that took place that night. After being locked out of my own home, I went back inside expecting the worst. Something told me that I needed to record what happened, not out of revenge, but to ensure there… Read More Phone recordings
Sorting through old paperwork before my move home has been like opening a time capsule. Some documents bring back happy memories; others remind me of moments I had almost forgotten. One paper in particular took me straight back to a night that now seems almost unbelievable. After spending six hours at the Guardia Civil giving… Read More 18 months on
Abuse rarely exists in isolation. It thrives in secrecy, denial, and the unspoken rules that keep families trapped in harmful patterns. Across generations, the effects of abuse can ripple through families, shaping relationships, influencing behaviours, and leaving emotional wounds that may persist for decades. Many families carry painful histories that are never openly discussed. Children… Read More Breaking the Cycle: Confronting Abuse, Ending Silence, and Creating a Better Future
One of the most difficult emotions for survivors of childhood abuse to talk about is the desire to see an abusive parent suffer. Society expects children to love, forgive, and honour their parents, no matter what happened behind closed doors. As a result, many adult survivors carry feelings of anger, resentment, and even thoughts of… Read More When the Wounded Child Wants the Parent to Suffer
Thailand was only Plan A. When that failed after six weeks and the money ran out, there was already talk of another warm destination for the winter. People with a mercenary mindset often follow the same playbook. The locations change, but the thinking doesn’t—always calculating the next move, the next advantage, the next person or… Read More Revenge
In many investigations, digital forensic analysis begins with a specific concern or allegation. However, once phones, computers, and online accounts are examined within a lawful scope, they can sometimes reveal a broader pattern of behaviour than was initially being investigated. This is because modern digital communication is highly interconnected, with messages, backups, social media activity,… Read More When Digital Forensics Reveals More Than Expected
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 