There’s a certain kind of peace you can’t describe — the kind that comes not from yoga or green juice, but from knowing you no longer live with someone whose temper was only being managed by a little pill and a lot of denial. For 20 years, he took medication to suppress the rage bubbling under the… Read More 🏃♀️Dodged a Bullet (and a Flying Plate): Life After Living with a Human Volcano
Ephebophilia refers to a sexual preference in adults for mid-to-late adolescents, typically aged 15–19. While often confused with pedophilia (attraction to prepubescent children), ephebophilia is distinct in that the individuals of interest are usually post-pubescent teens. But here’s the more pressing question people often ask: “Is ephebophilia normal? Or is it pathological, unethical—or even criminal?” Let’s explore the nuances. 📚 What… Read More 🧠 Ephebophilia: Understanding the Psychology, Ethics, and Social Implications
By Linda C J Turner Therapy For decades, clinicians have struggled with the rigid, categorical labels of traditional personality disorders. You either had a disorder — or you didn’t. The old system didn’t always capture the complexity, fluidity, or individual nature of personality traits. It also failed to account for trauma histories, cultural differences, and developmental nuances. Enter… Read More 🧠 The Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD): A New Lens on the Complexity of Personality
By Linda C J Turner Therapy If you’ve ever heard someone mention “Axis II disorders”, they’re referring to the older DSM-IV classification system — which included things like personality disorders and intellectual disabilities (then called “mental retardation”). 🔍 In DSM-IV, diagnoses were made across five axes, with Axis II specifically reserved for: Personality Disorders Mental Retardation (now known as Intellectual Disability) These disorders were seen as long-standing, deeply… Read More 🧠 What Happened to Axis II? Understanding the Shift from DSM-IV to DSM-5
Half of my life was spent with someone who used and abused me. That’s a truth I no longer feel ashamed to say out loud. Because in that time, I wasn’t weak — I was surviving. I was doing everything I could just to stay afloat in a sea of manipulation, control, and cruelty. Every… Read More 💔 Half a Life Surviving — Now It’s Time to Live 💫
By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate It’s quite something to watch the way some people rewrite history in their own minds — a movie where they’re always the hero, the one everyone supposedly still wants. For the longest time, he truly believed his ex-wife wanted him back. He told me this often, almost… Read More 🌟 When Delusion Replaces Reality 🌟
If you’ve already received threats like “I’ll take you to court”, “you’re ruining our family,” or any other messages designed to silence, shame, or intimidate you… ⚠️ DO NOT RESPOND TO ANY CORRESPONDENCE.Especially if these messages have driven you to suicidal thoughts or worsened your mental health. These tactics are calculated. They are designed to: Exhaust you emotionally Make you… Read More 🚨 If You’re Being Harassed by Relatives of an Abuser — Don’t Respond. Take Action.
Many famous historical figures have struggled with hidden depression, pain, and abuse while maintaining a public image of success, strength, or happiness. Here are some well-known individuals who endured immense personal suffering behind closed doors: 1. Robin Williams (1951–2014) Struggles: Severe depression, Lewy body dementia, and substance abuse. Public Persona: A comedic genius who brought joy to… Read More Silencing and Ignoring Abuse
manic-depressive disorder, which is now called bipolar disorder in modern psychology. This is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder is characterized by episodes of: Mania or Hypomania: A period of abnormally elevated mood, energy, or irritability. This can include impulsive… Read More Manic-depressive disorder
It sounds like you’re dealing with someone who has a history of diagnosed mental health conditions, including paranoia and psychosis, and has previously taken prescribed medication for paranoid thoughts. When someone with these conditions starts projecting blame onto others, making false accusations, and twisting narratives while denying their own actions (such as stalking or changing car hire details),… Read More Paranoia and Psychosis
