By Linda C J Turner Therapy I never thought I’d enjoy living on my own as much as I do now.But here I am—just me and my dog—and I can honestly say… I love it.Truly, wholeheartedly, peacefully… love it. No chaos.No judgment.No walking on eggshells. Just slow mornings, shared smiles, and the sound of paws… Read More 🌸 Just Me, My Dog, and a Scoop of Peace
8 Months Ago vs Now: A Healing Journey – Post 6 Gaslighting. Confusion. Self-doubt. That was my reality for far too long.I questioned everything — even my own sanity.I stopped trusting my instincts, my memory, my truth. And that’s what abuse does.It clouds your mind, distorts your reality, and convinces you that you are the problem. But… Read More 🌿 Post #6: “From Fog to Clarity”
By Linda C J Turner Therapy People often say that a photograph can speak a thousand words.But survivors of abuse know that sometimes, it speaks the truth they couldn’t say out loud. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard this:Someone looks at an old photo of the abuser and quietly says:“There’s no love in… Read More 🖤 “Where Is the Love?” – When You Can’t See It in Their Eyes
8 Months Ago vs Now: A Healing Journey – Post 5 There was a time when joy felt… fake. I would laugh in public, and cry when I got home.I’d smile through special occasions, gritting my teeth beneath the surface.Holidays, birthdays, even dinners — all felt like minefields. Not anymore. Now, I laugh — genuinely.I… Read More 🌿 Post #5: “Joy Is Real Now”
8 Months Ago vs Now: A Healing Journey – Post 4 Trauma lives in the body.And for years, mine was constantly in fight or flight. I didn’t even realize it.I thought it was normal to be anxious, tired, hypervigilant.To jump at small noises.To sleep with one eye open.To feel like I was “too sensitive” or… Read More 🌿 Post #4: “Nervous System Reset”
8 Months Ago vs Now: A Healing Journey – Post 3 I used to live by someone else’s rules.I asked for permission to exist.I made myself smaller, quieter, more agreeable — just to avoid conflict. Now?I do what I want, when I want, with no fear of punishment or manipulation. ☀️ I plan my day… Read More 🌿 Post #3: “Freedom Over Fear”
Gratitude I still have faith despite what has happened to me Gratitude for the new people in my life Gratitude to seeing a different way to live Gratitude that its not all about money Gratitude I have empathy Gratitude I have Integrity Gratitude I believe Gratitude for the sun on your skin Gratitude for health… Read More Gratitude
