Tag: ABUSE

Abuse is a term that refers to the mistreatment, harm, or infliction of injury on someone, either through physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, or other means. Abuse can occur in various contexts, including relationships, families, institutions, and broader social settings. It is a serious violation of an individual’s rights and can have profound and lasting effects on their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.

The Hard Truth: Why You Can’t Expect Honesty or Empathy When Leaving an Abusive Relationship

Leaving an abusive relationship is often painted as the “happy ending” in movies and stories — a moment of triumph when the survivor is met with open arms, compassion, and support.But in reality, for many survivors, the journey after leaving can feel even more brutal and isolating than the relationship itself. One of the toughest,… Read More The Hard Truth: Why You Can’t Expect Honesty or Empathy When Leaving an Abusive Relationship

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Don’t Talk to Survivors About “Freedom” If You Don’t Understand Domestic Abuse

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate It’s astonishing — and frankly painful — how often survivors of domestic abuse and violence are lectured about “freedom” by people who have never lived a single day under control, fear, or coercion. Recently, someone said to me, “At least you have your freedom now.” As if freedom… Read More Don’t Talk to Survivors About “Freedom” If You Don’t Understand Domestic Abuse

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Breaking the Silence: From Survivor to Advocate – Sharing My Story to Support Others in Marina Alta

Last year, I had the profound honour of sharing my personal journey with a remarkable group of professionals from the Guardia Civil Domestic Violence Sections of Javea and Denia, representatives from the Town Councils of Benitachell, Javea, Moraira, and Denia, and the Social Services of Marina Alta. To stand before this compassionate and dedicated group… Read More Breaking the Silence: From Survivor to Advocate – Sharing My Story to Support Others in Marina Alta

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💔 Deserted, But Not Defeated: Seeking Maintenance Payments in Spain

When a partner leaves you with nothing, the law and your healing journey must work together There’s a kind of heartbreak that goes beyond a broken relationship—when the person you trusted to build a life with walks away and leaves you, not only emotionally shattered, but financially devastated. It’s abandonment in every sense of the… Read More 💔 Deserted, But Not Defeated: Seeking Maintenance Payments in Spain

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The Silent Trap: Understanding Financial Abuse in Psychopathic Relationships

Financial abuse is one of the most insidious and misunderstood forms of control in toxic relationships — especially when the abuser possesses psychopathic or narcissistic traits. While physical abuse often leaves visible scars, financial abuse operates in the shadows. It erodes autonomy, self-worth, and ultimately traps victims in cycles of dependency and disempowerment. Understanding this… Read More The Silent Trap: Understanding Financial Abuse in Psychopathic Relationships

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⚖️ Can the Guardia Civil Take Action for a Breach of a Restraining Order in Spain?

Absolutely.In Spain, violating a restraining order is considered a criminal offense, and the Guardia Civil (or Policía Nacional, depending on jurisdiction) has both the authority and responsibility to act on it. 🚨 1. Notification of the Violation You (the victim) can report the violation. Any witness can report what they’ve seen or heard. The Guardia Civil themselves can also initiate action if… Read More ⚖️ Can the Guardia Civil Take Action for a Breach of a Restraining Order in Spain?

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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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A Step Toward Safety and Justice: My Restraining Order Has Been Extended

A Step Toward Safety and Justice: My Restraining Order Has Been Extended Today, I received news that brought with it both a sense of closure and renewed strength: the restraining order I had in place has officially been extended. This decision was based on the evidence submitted to the court and the undeniable severity of… Read More A Step Toward Safety and Justice: My Restraining Order Has Been Extended

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What Happened to All Your Long-Term Friends?

A Psychological Look at Isolation in Abusive Relationships By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate One of the most heartbreaking and misunderstood aspects of surviving abuse—especially emotional and psychological abuse—is the quiet disappearance of long-term friends and loved ones. People who knew you for years, sometimes decades, seem to vanish from your life. And… Read More What Happened to All Your Long-Term Friends?

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