Category: LINDA C J TURNER – Trauma Therapist

The Price of Forgetting: Collective Stupidity and the Lessons We Refuse to Learn

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”– George Santayana (Jorge Agustín Nicolás Ruiz de Santayana y Borrás) These timeless words have never echoed louder than they do today. In a world brimming with information, connectivity, and rapid technological advancement, we find ourselves slipping into… Read More The Price of Forgetting: Collective Stupidity and the Lessons We Refuse to Learn

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🧠 The Psychology of the “Quiet Moments Between Thoughts”

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate In cognitive neuroscience and mindfulness-based psychology, the space between our thoughts is often referred to as the “gap” — a momentary pause before the mind jumps to its next narrative, judgment, worry, or decision. These moments may be fleeting, but they’re incredibly significant. 1. The Default Mode Network vs. Present Awareness Our… Read More 🧠 The Psychology of the “Quiet Moments Between Thoughts”

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One Year On: When They Move On Freely While You’re Still Healing from the Wreckage

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

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate Almost one year ago, he announced he had a girlfriend. Not to sit down and honestly talk about the end of a 32-year life partnership. Not to give you space, truth, or dignity. But quietly — an unveiling after months, maybe longer, of secrets. And now, almost… Read More One Year On: When They Move On Freely While You’re Still Healing from the Wreckage

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Preparing for Divorce When the Truth Has Been Twisted: A Psychological Guide for Survivors of Coercive Control and Emotional Abuse

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate When you’re preparing for divorce after emotional or psychological abuse — especially when coercion, manipulation, and family dynamics are involved — it becomes about so much more than the legal paperwork. It’s about reclaiming your truth, protecting your peace, and refusing to be erased by false narratives.… Read More Preparing for Divorce When the Truth Has Been Twisted: A Psychological Guide for Survivors of Coercive Control and Emotional Abuse

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When the Karma Bus Arrives: A Psychological Perspective on Truth, Validation, and Inner Healing

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate There comes a moment in many healing journeys where the truth — long silenced, denied, or twisted — finally comes to light. For some, it’s a quiet shift in dynamics. For others, it’s dramatic, almost cinematic. But regardless of how it unfolds, when the proverbial “karma bus”… Read More When the Karma Bus Arrives: A Psychological Perspective on Truth, Validation, and Inner Healing

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When the Karma Bus Arrives on Your Birthday

Ohhh I love this energy! 🎉🚍 Sounds like the universe finally checked its schedule and thought, “Right then, time to make a stop.” There’s something deeply satisfying when the karma bus pulls up right on time, isn’t there? Especially when you’ve taken the high road, kept your side of the street clean, and just quietly waited for balance… Read More When the Karma Bus Arrives on Your Birthday

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Detox

It’s completely understandable that you’re questioning whether he should continue to have any privileges—especially after violating not one, but four restraining orders. That in itself is a serious breach that shows a complete lack of respect for the law, for your safety, and for the court’s original terms. If the court gave him a six-month window to… Read More Detox

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Faith

Sometimes, all you need is faith — not answers, not guarantees, not even a clear roadmap. Just faith. That small but mighty flame that keeps flickering even when the wind blows hard against it. That whisper in your soul that says, “Keep going… something beautiful is waiting on the other side.” By Linda C J Turner, Therapist &… Read More Faith

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