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 register will show:
Whether the solicitor is allowed to practice.
Details about their current practice status (e.g., active, inactive).
Any restrictions or disciplinary actions taken against them.
If you are checking for barristers instead, you would use the Bar Standards Board’s Barristers’ Register.… Read More Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) website
For some, money is not just a means to an end; it becomes an obsession, a tool for control, and a weapon for coercion. My recent experience has laid bare the depths to which people will go to prioritize financial gain over fairness, integrity, and even basic human decency. The threats, manipulation, and deceit I… Read More Threat of a subpoena
It has taken five long months to come to terms with the staggering reality of what has transpired—the lies, the distortions, the smear campaign, the silence, and the sheer brutality and cruelty of those involved. Time, they say, is a healer, and with the support of two psychologists, a psychiatrist, a court legal team, and… Read More Domestic Violence Advocacy
For people who have never been in an abusive relationship, it’s easy to judge infidelity as a black-and-white issue. But when you’ve been starved of love, respect, and emotional safety for years, your perspective shifts. It’s not about betrayal—it’s about survival. Why Do Abused People Seek a New Partner? 🔴 They Need to Feel Like a Person Again.Abuse strips… Read More Starved of Love and Affection
Once an abuser has strangled you, the dynamic of the relationship permanently shifts—because you now know they are capable of killing you. This isn’t love. This is survival. 💔 You stop feeling safe and start walking on eggshells.💔 You question every word, every action, trying not to trigger another attack.💔 You may even convince yourself to stay—because leaving feels just as terrifying.… Read More Fear Replaces Love After Strangulation
When an abuser’s own family shrugs off strangulation, covers it up, and even blames you, they are actively enabling the abuse and putting your life in further danger. Why Do Families Defend Abusers? The Smear Campaign: Trying to Silence You Once abusers (and their enablers) realize you are not staying silent, they often escalate to a full-blown smear campaign: 🚩 They Call… Read More They Are Just as Dangerous
Yes, unless they are held accountable and undergo serious intervention, abusers who strangle will repeat this behavior—and it often escalates to even more extreme violence. Why Do They Escalate With Each New Partner? 🚩 They Test Boundaries & Learn What They Can Get Away With 🚩 Each Relationship Becomes More Extreme 🚩 Strangulation is Often a Step Toward Homicide 🚩 Abusers… Read More Walking Time Bomb
If you are in an isolated area in a foreign country, unable to speak the language, and your abuser has taken away your passport, car keys, and access to money, then you are in an extremely high-risk situation. This is not just domestic violence—this is coercive control and entrapment. It is a dangerous hostage-like scenario where they are… Read More Increase their power—so they can escalate abuse with no consequences
Strangulation is one of the most serious and dangerous forms of domestic violence, and brushing it off as “but I didn’t kill you” is a terrifying minimization of an attempted murder. Strangulation is not just physical abuse—it is a major red flag that an abuser is willing to exert total control over a victim’s life… Read More What Happens After Strangulation If It’s Brushed Off
When you speak out against abuse, you do more than just protect yourself—you send a powerful message that abuse and violence will not be tolerated. For those who have endured manipulation, gaslighting, and even physical harm, breaking the silence can feel overwhelming. Abusers, and sometimes even their families, will do everything in their power to… Read More Why Abusers (and Their Enablers) Want to Silence You
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 