Forensic psychologists can examine phone and computer data, but there’s an important distinction in howand what part they handle. 1. What forensic psychologists actually do A forensic psychologist typically focuses on the psychological interpretation of digital evidence, such as: They use this to form opinions about: 2. Who actually extracts the data The technical retrieval of phone/computer data is usually done by:… Read More Forensics
Abuse is not limited by relationship, gender, or circumstance. It is rooted in power, control, and entitlement. Whether directed at a partner, a child, an animal, or anyone perceived as vulnerable, the pattern is the same: domination and harm. Abusive behaviour does not exist in isolation. It spreads through households, relationships, and environments—sometimes directly, sometimes… Read More Abuse is Abuse
Understanding the Overlap Between Intimate Partner Violence and Harm to Children Domestic abuse and child abuse are often discussed as separate issues. In reality, they frequently exist within the same household and can be driven by the same underlying patterns of coercion, control, and entitlement. Research consistently shows that while not every person who abuses… Read More When Domestic Abuse Crosses Into Child Abuse
There are moments when you have to step back—not to avoid the truth, but to see it clearly. When emotions are tangled in the situation, everything can feel immediate, urgent, and personal. But clarity doesn’t always live inside that intensity. Sometimes you need distance from it to understand what’s actually going on, rather than what… Read More Sorting my own sh** out first
Sometimes the hardest truths to face are the ones that have been sitting in plain sight all along. When someone believes they have gotten away with years of secrecy, they often assume the evidence has disappeared or that nobody has connected the dots. But sometimes the evidence was always there. The real obstacle was not… Read More Connecting the dots
Sometimes you have to sit back and wait. Timing is everything. There are truths that have remained hidden for years, protected by silence, denial, or convenience. The temptation is often to expose everything immediately, but not every battle is won by acting too soon. The facts do not disappear simply because they have been ignored.… Read More Timing is everything.
“One of the most troubling aspects of abuse is that it is often concealed behind a façade of normality. Families can become so invested in preserving their reputation that they refuse to acknowledge what is happening, even when the warning signs are clear. The need to maintain appearances can lead to silence, denial, and inaction,… Read More A façade of normality
“They’ve tried to present as the perfect family, living in the perfect home, having the perfect lives,” said Det Ch Insp Andy Fallows, who was the senior investigating officer on the case at Lancashire Police. “Instagram ready, aren’t they?” Varley’s social media feed included photos of himself, his immaculate home, successful career, and his miniature… Read More Jamie Varley’s Instagram account painted a picture of a loving family life but the reality was far more twisted and sinister.
Gratitude for the strangers who stepped forward when I needed help most. Gratitude for family members who have shown up, supported me, and reminded me that I am not alone. Gratitude for the lawyers, gestors, estate agents, and bank managers who have gone out of their way to make a difficult process so much easier… Read More My heart is full of gratitude.
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 