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.
Sharon Osbourne has been remarkably candid over the years about the pain, chaos, and violence in her marriage. She publicly confirmed that Ozzy once tried to strangle her to death while high on drugs in the late 1980s. He was arrested and spent time in rehab, and Sharon made the impossible decision — to stay. To many people… Read More 💔 Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne: A Complicated Love Story in the Shadow of Abuse
A truth-telling post for anyone who has endured the unbearable. The short answer? No. Not really. Not in the same way.Not once you’ve woken up.Not once you’ve tasted safety.Not once you’ve learned what love is supposed to feel like. Sure, your body might return to the house.You might second-guess yourself.You might freeze, comply, explain away their rage, their… Read More 💔 Could You Live With Abuse Again — After You’ve Survived It?
How we speak our truth teaches others how to hear it. Many survivors wrestle with the fear of not being believed.The fear of being judged.The fear of being seen as dramatic, broken, or attention-seeking. But here’s the hard truth: If you disclose like you expect to be dismissed — you probably will be.Not because you’re wrong.… Read More Disclosure is a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
There is someone out there — living in the same house, standing in the same room, watching the same cruelty unfold — and doing absolutely nothing about it. In fact, they might even be encouraging it. Laughing. Minimizing it. Whispering behind closed doors. Turning away while you’re isolated, intimidated, psychologically broken down piece by piece. And you ask yourself, Why?Why… Read More 💔 You Know What’s Worse Than Abuse? Watching Someone Enable It.
Protecting minors from internet grooming is one of the most urgent challenges of our time—especially as predators become more sophisticated and digital life becomes ever more entwined with childhood and adolescence. Grooming is manipulation and exploitation, often wrapped in the illusion of care, attention, or romantic interest. And it thrives in secrecy, shame, and silence. Here’s a comprehensive,… Read More ⚠️ The Stages of Online Grooming
Denial about underage pornography, especially when someone claims it’s “normal,” is both dangerous and deeply misguided. This kind of denial isn’t just a refusal to accept reality—it actively harms victims and enables ongoing abuse. From a psychological and trauma-informed standpoint, such denial is a form of collective blindfolding that keeps harmful cycles alive. Here’s why… Read More Underage
“I remember when I first met him and we were in a supermarket shopping. We were packing groceries at the checkout. I remember him saying over and over again throughout the marriage that he looked over to me and saw how beautiful I was and couldn’t believe I was with him. He said I looked… Read More “He Looked at Me and Couldn’t Believe I Was With Him”: How Insecurity and Control Feed Abuse — A Psychological Perspective
The honest and evidence-based answer is: You can love someone with ASPD, but that love may not be emotionally or physically safe — especially if violence is involved.And safety, not love, must come first. 🧠 What is ASPD? Antisocial Personality Disorder is a serious and often misunderstood condition characterized by: Not everyone with ASPD is… Read More 💔 Can You Love Someone with Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) — Especially If They’re Violent?
Abusers don’t just lie to you — they often lie about you, especially to your friends, family, colleagues, or community. This is a deliberate form of character assassination, and it’s often part of a larger strategy called “DARVO”: Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender. The goal?To discredit you before you tell the truth, so that when you do speak out, people doubt… Read More DARVO
Abuse doesn’t just happen in the shadows.It’s carefully concealed with lies.And many abusers are pathological liars — compulsively distorting reality to protect themselves and isolate their victims. Lying isn’t just what they do.It’s how they control the narrative.It’s how they stay hidden.It’s how they keep you confused, apologizing, and questioning your own memory. And worst of all?It’s how they convince everyone else that they’re… Read More 🧠 Most Abusers Are Pathological Liars — And That’s How They Get Away With It
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 