Trauma Survivors and Sleep

This study highlights just how vital sleep is for memory processing, especially in refining and optimizing the information we learn. It aligns with existing research that non-REM sleep strengthens memory traces while REM sleep serves a more complex role—perhaps integrating memories with prior knowledge or even clearing out unnecessary details. The concept of representational drift is fascinating.… Read More Trauma Survivors and Sleep

Mobile Data

An old locked mobile phone can still hold a wealth of information that could be used as evidence in various legal or investigative scenarios. Even if the phone is locked, forensic experts and law enforcement agencies have methods to extract data, especially if the phone is linked to an ongoing case. Here’s what an old… Read More Mobile Data

This is NOT love

This Is Not Love: A Tactic of Control, Punishment, and Abuse Love is not meant to feel like betrayal, manipulation, and financial devastation. Yet, when an abusive partner senses they are losing control, they often unleash a relentless campaign of punishment disguised as heartbreak. If you have experienced the following, know this: this is not love.… Read More This is NOT love

Jackanory

It sounds like you’re dealing with a whirlwind of manipulative tactics, and honestly, it can be frustrating and exhausting to see someone continuously come up with different stories or claims to get a reaction from you. These shifting narratives—from the new girlfriend to health crises—are textbook manipulation techniques. Each one is likely an attempt to… Read More Jackanory

Life Span

The long-term effects of enduring 32 years of abuse and stress can be profound and far-reaching, impacting both physical and mental health, and potentially affecting one’s life span. Chronic abuse and stress, especially when sustained over decades, contribute to a host of health issues due to the constant activation of the body’s stress response, the… Read More Life Span

The Brutality of Control: When Violence Is Used to Break You

The Brutality of Control: When Violence Is Used to Break You There is a chilling reality that must be understood when it comes to abuse. If an abuser has ever put their hands around your neck, even once, it is a clear indication of their capacity to kill you. 🚨 They are capable of taking your life.… Read More The Brutality of Control: When Violence Is Used to Break You