Category: LINDA C J TURNER – Trauma Therapist

Are They Looking Out for Your Well-Being or Protecting Their Own Interests?

Reconciliation is a deeply personal decision, one that often requires careful thought and emotional strength. However, when a family member actively opposes it, it adds another layer of complexity. Understanding their motives, their emotional state, and how their objections align with your own well-being is crucial in determining whether their concerns are valid or if… Read More Are They Looking Out for Your Well-Being or Protecting Their Own Interests?

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Strangulation vs. Choking—Understanding the Difference

Trying to strangle someone is extremely dangerous—it’s one of the most severe and life-threatening forms of violence. Even if the person survives, the damage can be lasting and severe. 1. Strangulation vs. Choking—Understanding the Difference Strangulation is when someone intentionally restricts another person’s airway (by hands, a belt, rope, or another object). Choking is when something accidentally blocks the airway… Read More Strangulation vs. Choking—Understanding the Difference

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Closure

Walking away from an abusive relationship doesn’t just erase the emotional ties, the history, or even the habit of checking in. Even when you know, logically, that no contact is best, emotions don’t always follow logic. What’s Behind the Urge? Wanting to reach out can come from different places: Closure – Wanting an explanation, acknowledgment, or… Read More Closure

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The Betrayal of Trust: How Financial Abuse and Alienation Repeat the Cycle of Trauma

Recovering from a toxic relationship can be a grueling journey filled with emotional, mental, and sometimes even physical challenges. When someone has endured financial abuse and alienation from a long-term partner, the scars run deep. The trauma lingers, and the path to healing can take years of therapy and self-reflection. However, what happens when a… Read More The Betrayal of Trust: How Financial Abuse and Alienation Repeat the Cycle of Trauma

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