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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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The Long Shadow of Control: When Harassment Becomes a Way of Life

Mum and Me

It’s easy for people to assume that once a relationship ends, the trauma ends with it. But for those who’ve lived through ongoing harassment, manipulation, and emotional abuse, the truth is far more complex—and far more exhausting. For over three decades now, I’ve seen the same pattern repeat itself like clockwork. Not just random acts… Read More The Long Shadow of Control: When Harassment Becomes a Way of Life

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🌪️ What Makes a Person Rude, Entitled, and Ungrateful?

1. They were raised that way (or never unlearned it). Some people grow up in households where kindness was expected but never acknowledged. They were given things without being taught to value them. If no one ever made them aware that gratitude is necessary, they grow into adults who treat other people’s time and generosity like… Read More 🌪️ What Makes a Person Rude, Entitled, and Ungrateful?

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🔥 Beware the Confidence Trickster: The Man Who Thought We’d Never Catch On

Some men lie so effortlessly, you’d think deception was a second language.They flirt with danger, dance between lies, and move through life like a magician—flashing a dazzling smile with one hand while hiding the dirty truth behind their back with the other. But here’s the thing about confidence tricksters:They always forget that not everyone is fooled.Some… Read More 🔥 Beware the Confidence Trickster: The Man Who Thought We’d Never Catch On

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Players

🚩 The Double Life: What It Looks Like A man living a double life often splits himself in two: The Public Man: Affectionate, dependable, possibly even in a committed relationship or marriage. He keeps up appearances. Posts filtered couple photos. Tells friends one version of the truth. The Shadow Self: Secret relationships, hidden apps, second… Read More Players

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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: Immediate and intense attraction Fueled by dopamine and testosterone – the “reward” and “sex” hormones Often obsessive, centered on the body or fantasy of the person May lack emotional depth or vulnerability Easily… Read More 💘 LUST: The Spark That Ignites

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