Healing is a holistic and dynamic process that involves the restoration of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being after experiencing challenges, trauma, or distress. Healing is not just the absence of symptoms; it encompasses a journey toward overall wellness and a sense of wholeness. The path to healing is unique for each individual and may involve a combination of self-care practices, professional support, and personal growth.
It’s one of the most damaging myths survivors are told: “You just need to kiss and make up.”“All couples fight — you just have to let it go.”“Stop bringing up the past.” No. Let’s get one thing absolutely clear. An argument is a disagreement.Abuse is a pattern of power, control, and harm. ☑️ Arguments happen between… Read More Let’s Get One Thing Clear: A Fight is One Thing. Abuse is Something Else.
Many years ago, in what feels like another life, I worked in the corporate world — a very different setting to where I find myself today, supporting emotional recovery and healing as a therapist in southern France. Back then, one of my responsibilities in Human Resources was to process and facilitate Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality tests, specifically for senior managers and… Read More 💼 From Corporate HR to Trauma Therapy: What the Myers-Briggs Taught Me About People
Because one heals you — and the other keeps you hooked. Let’s talk about it.Because for those of us who’ve been in toxic relationships, the lines can blur.We’ve been conditioned to associate intensity with love, chaos with chemistry, and adrenaline with intimacy.So when we finally experience something healthy — calm, grounded, mutual — it can feel… almost foreign. But the body knows… Read More 💔💗 The Difference Between Make-Up Sex and Trauma Bond Sex
Let’s talk about what actually creates connection — and what quietly destroys it. We’ve been taught a lie — that the smartest person in the room is the most attractive.That having all the answers, winning every argument, and being the loudest voice makes someone powerful.But here’s the truth: 🧠 Being right isn’t the same as being… Read More 💬 “Being Right All the Time Isn’t Sexy. Being Emotionally Present Is.”
I haven’t changed — I’ve come home to who I’ve always been.Raised by a strong, no-nonsense single mother who walked away from two abusive marriages, I was taught early that violence, control, and manipulation are never love — they are never to be tolerated. In our home, truth was everything.Even when it was hard.Even when it meant… Read More 🌱 From Confusion to Clarity: A Life Built on Truth
A personal story of survival, silence, and reclaiming power. On October 16th, my life changed. That night, after a physically abusive incident, he left the house — not in shame, not in reflection, not to apologize —But to go out on the town.To join his friends.To sit in a bar, drink, laugh, and socialize as if nothing had happened —As… Read More 💔 The End of the Beginning
“Tell Me What’s On Your Mind—That’s Not Weak, That’s Attractive”Because real connection lives where vulnerability meets love. I love a man who can express his feelings. Not just the lighthearted ones—the flirty, playful, or easy smiles—but the real stuff too. The weight on his shoulders after a hard day. The silence in his voice when… Read More I love a man who can express his feelings.
Yes, and here’s how it typically works: ✅ Can You Include Harassment from Other Family Members? Absolutely. If their harassment is connected to the original offense (e.g., trying to silence you, discredit you, or continue the abuse by proxy), you should include it. You can also mention: 📨 What About Insulting Emails and Texts? Yes, those can be… Read More 🧾 Can You Submit a Victim Impact Statement in Spain?
When hiding it hurts, and healing begins with radical honesty. We live in a world where image often matters more than truth.Where people with serious psychological patterns are told to keep quiet, fake normalcy, and “just try harder.”But here’s a deeper question: If you’ve been diagnosed with ASPD—or if you know deep down you hurt… Read More 🧠 ASPD and Coming Clean: Should You Tell a New Partner the Truth?
And why choosing your safety isn’t cruel—it’s necessary. We don’t often talk about what it really means to live with someone diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)—or what it costs your soul to stay. When people hear “ASPD,” they often think of criminals or serial offenders. But ASPD shows up far more subtly in daily life—partners, parents, siblings,… Read More 🧠 When Someone You Love Has ASPD: Choosing to Stay or Walk Away
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 