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Self-Deception: The Brain’s Protective Armor

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

The brain is wired to protect us—not just physically, but emotionally. When we engage in behaviors that conflict with our values, morals, or self-image, the resulting discomfort is called cognitive dissonance. This is your brain’s way of signaling: “Something isn’t aligned here. Pay attention.” But cognitive dissonance is unpleasant. It triggers stress responses—elevated cortisol, subtle anxiety,… Read More Self-Deception: The Brain’s Protective Armor

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Breaking News: Local Man Runs Out of Lies, World Left in Shock

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

In what experts are calling “the inevitable collapse of the Blame Tower,” a local man — whose name we won’t mention, because frankly, we’ve heard enough already — has finally run out of fresh lies to tell. For years, he spun tales so wild you’d think Netflix had optioned his life for a true-crime drama.… Read More Breaking News: Local Man Runs Out of Lies, World Left in Shock

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💘 LUST: The Spark That Ignites

Lust is primarily physical and chemical. It’s driven by sexual attraction, the desire for physical closeness, and often, an idealized version of the other person. Key Traits of Lust: 🧠 Neuroscience of Lust: In the brain, lust activates the ventral tegmental area (VTA) and the nucleus accumbens—parts of the reward circuit. It’s about pleasure, novelty, and pursuit. Lust can override logic and… Read More 💘 LUST: The Spark That Ignites

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When Your Soul Shifts, So Does the Circle Around You

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

Lately, something in my life is shifting.It’s not loud or dramatic — it’s quiet, soulful, and deeply real.Not forced. Not chased. Just… unfolding. There was a time I surrounded myself with people who didn’t reflect my values, who couldn’t meet me in faith, truth, or emotional honesty. I didn’t always see it then, but I… Read More When Your Soul Shifts, So Does the Circle Around You

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Divine Timing: A Thank You to the Beautiful Soul Who Reached Out

Last night, something unexpected happened. Out of the blue, someone who has quietly followed my Facebook for many years reached out. We had never spoken before — and yet, in a moment when the storm around me felt relentless, her message was like a calm wind through the chaos. We spoke about God, about truth, and about integrity.Not… Read More Divine Timing: A Thank You to the Beautiful Soul Who Reached Out

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🖌️ “The Lazy King’s Throne: A DIY Widow’s Guide to Fixing What He Never Did”

Well, here we are again. Just back from the DIY store with a trolley full of goodies: filler, cement, paint, brushes, rollers—everything short of a bulldozer. Why? Because after three years of neglect, yet another house is whispering “please help me.” And of course, I’m the one answering the call. Honestly, it’s not even shocking anymore. If… Read More 🖌️ “The Lazy King’s Throne: A DIY Widow’s Guide to Fixing What He Never Did”

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Real Men

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

Let’s be clear — when a married man engages in secret communication with another woman, especially when there’s flirtation, hidden motives, or emotional intimacy that crosses boundaries, it is cheating. It’s not just “a bit of harmless chat” or “a little ego boost.” It’s a betrayal. A betrayal of trust, of vows, and of the woman who… Read More Real Men

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