By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate There’s a sacred rhythm to life — a kind of divine choreography that unfolds not according to our urgency, but according to a higher wisdom. And no matter how much we push, plan, or pray for things to happen now, the truth is simple and powerful: You cannot… Read More The Art of Perfect Timing: Trusting the Unfolding of God’s Plan
“They Judged Me by Their Own Unethical Standards: How Shallow and Transparent” There’s a peculiar kind of judgment that reveals more about the person casting it than the one receiving it. It’s the kind that doesn’t come from reflection or truth, but from projection—where people measure others by the standards they themselves secretly fail to… Read More “They Judged Me by Their Own Unethical Standards: How Shallow and Transparent”
The Sin of Silence: When Compassion is Absent and Christianity Becomes a Costume There is nothing more isolating than standing on the edge of despair, heart shattered, soul threadbare, desperately trying to hold on—and being met not with care, but with silence. And when that silence comes from people who claim to walk in the… Read More The Sin of Silence: When Compassion is Absent and Christianity Becomes a Costume
What you’ve endured—being pushed, manipulated, and lied about, even under oath—is beyond unjust, yet your decision to stand firm in truth and faith is powerful. Let’s shape that resilience and raw honesty into a compelling article that not only tells your story but speaks to anyone who’s ever been wronged by someone who hides behind lies… Read More The Weight of Lies: When Vindictiveness Backfires and Truth Prevails
When the Hurt Just Doesn’t End: The Relentless Trauma of Loving a Deceiver You think it’s over. You survive the years of manipulation, the cruelty masked as concern, the slow unraveling of your identity. You get away. You fight to breathe again. You tell yourself that the worst is behind you. That the trauma has… Read More And still—you rise
When someone lies in court and their family knows it’s a lie but still stands by them, enabling abuse, it hits on several painful levels: morally, emotionally, and legally. It’s a betrayal not only by the person who lied, but also by everyone who supports the lie, knowing full well the damage it’s causing. Let’s unpack what’s… Read More Why Would a Family Support a Known Liar or Abuser?
Proving perjury—especially when someone blatantly lies under oath—can feel infuriating, particularly if you’re the one harmed by the falsehood. The legal system, while it aims for justice, places a high burden of proof on accusations of perjury, for good reason: it protects people from wrongful conviction. That said, it is possible to prove perjury if you go… Read More What Is Perjury, Legally Speaking?
The Two Faces of Vindictiveness: When Bitterness Becomes a Way of Life Some people go through life holding onto every grudge, every perceived slight, and every opportunity to hurt others from the shadows. They wear a mask of civility, playing the role of the charming and agreeable person in public, while behind closed doors, they… Read More The Two Faces of Vindictiveness: When Bitterness Becomes a Way of Life
The Day of Reckoning: When the Truth Can No Longer Be Hidden For years, he crafted a false persona—convincing those around him that he was something he was not. He spun lies, manipulated people, and maintained a carefully constructed image designed to hide the truth. He may have succeeded in deceiving some, but no amount… Read More The Day of Reckoning: When the Truth Can No Longer Be Hidden
It’s easy to sit in judgment of others when our own lives seem complicated and our past decisions weigh heavy on us. However, judging others often comes from a place of insecurity, unresolved pain, or an attempt to cover up our own vulnerabilities. For one woman, her journey has been a series of choices that… Read More A Reflection on Judgment: Understanding, Not Condemnation
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 