Psychologists sometimes study traits related to everyday sadism, meaning a subclinical (non-clinical) tendency to enjoy minor forms of others’ discomfort. This is not the same as clinical sadism or criminal behaviour. Some findings from research on “dark personality traits” suggest that: ⚠️ Important clarifications 🧩 The key takeaway Research in this area suggests that a very small proportion of… Read More What research actually shows
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Discover the difference between love and survival. This article explores emotional abuse, healing after divorce, and how to rebuild self-worth and inner beauty.… Read More Staying Wasn’t Love—It Was Survival
Redefining beauty, strength, and self-worth after divorce In a world that constantly measures beauty by appearance, we often forget where true beauty actually lives. To be beautiful on the inside is to embrace our humanity with grace. It is not about perfection, nor about always getting things right. It is about allowing ourselves to feel… Read More Staying Was Survival—Leaving Was Transformation
Let’s be blunt. When everything is stripped away — titles, excuses, status, control — only one thing is left: How you made people feel. Not what you said.Not what you justified.Not how you saw yourself. What others actually lived with you. Some people leave behind a pattern of: And they often convince themselves it was… Read More What Legacy Will You Leave Behind?
When psychologists or risk assessors use tools like the HCR-20 or PCL-R, they are not guessing — they are looking for specific patterns that predict escalation or persistence. 🚩 High-Risk Red Flags These are the behaviours that raise serious concern because they are linked to ongoing or escalating harm: 1. Persistence Over Time 👉 Indicates: deeply ingrained behaviour, not situational 2.… Read More High-Risk vs Manageable Behaviour: What Professionals Look For
When psychologists assess someone with patterns like: they’re not just looking at incidents — they’re looking at patterns across time, thinking style, and likelihood of change. 1. Using the HCR-20 in This Context A professional would map behaviour like this: Historical (H) They would look for: 👉 This builds a picture of whether the behaviour is situational or lifelong.… Read More How These Assessments Apply in Real Situations
Here’s a clear, simple explanation of each of these tools — what they are, how they’re used, and what they actually assess: 1. HCR-20 (Historical, Clinical, Risk Management-20) This is a professional risk assessment tool used mainly by psychologists, psychiatrists, and forensic specialists to evaluate the likelihood of future violent behaviour. What it looks at: It is divided into… Read More The full psychological picture:
“Meanness is often a deep, enduring pattern. You can’t cure it with more giving, more patience, or more self-sacrifice.” That truth leads to an important question: Does meanness run in families? The answer is not simple — but patterns absolutely can repeat across generations. It’s Not Just Personality — It’s Learned Behaviour Children don’t just… Read More Does Meanness Run in Families? Understanding Patterns That Seem to Pass Down Generations
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 