Love is a complex and multifaceted emotion that encompasses a range of feelings, attitudes, and behaviors. It can be experienced in various forms, including romantic love, familial love, platonic love, and self-love. Here are some key aspects of love:
Once upon a time, I was an excellent candidate for the “Give Him Another Chance” Olympics. I could explain away almost anything. “He’s just tired.” “He’s had a difficult past.” “Maybe I misunderstood.” “He probably didn’t mean it like that.” “He says he cares, so perhaps I should focus on his words.” Oh, how wonderfully accommodating… Read More Three Strikes and You’re Out: My New Dating Philosophy
At this stage of my life, I know something very clearly. I know what I don’t want. I don’t want another man who tells me flowers should be left in the garden. I want flowers because I love them. I want someone who understands that sometimes a bunch of flowers isn’t about practicality—it’s about thoughtfulness.… Read More I Know What I Don’t Want
When you meet someone for the first time, pay attention to what they do, not just what they say. First impressions aren’t about making an instant judgement or deciding that one small behaviour tells you everything about a person’s character. They are about observing. How do they treat you? Do they make an effort? Do they listen… Read More First Impressions Count: Observe Behaviour
Love should never require you to ignore your instincts. Whether you’re dating for the first time in years, rebuilding your life after abuse, or simply wanting to make wiser relationship choices, these questions can help you slow down, observe patterns, and make informed decisions. No single answer proves someone is abusive—or that they are safe.… Read More A Relationship Safety Checklist: Questions Everyone Should Ask Before Committing
If you discover that someone has a criminal conviction for domestic violence, take it seriously. Don’t allow anyone to minimise it or explain it away with familiar phrases such as: “She made it up.” “She’s unstable.” “She’s bitter.” “She’s only after money.” “It was just a messy divorce.” “There are two sides to every story.”… Read More Never Ignore a History of Domestic Violence
There is something I want people to understand. When someone says they are leaving an abusive relationship, please don’t respond with: “Lots of people get divorced.” “It’s irreconcilable differences.” “Put the house on the market.” “Sell the property and move on.” Because for many survivors, it was never simply a marriage that failed. It was… Read More “It’s Not Just a Divorce. It’s the End of Surviving.”
Money is important. We all need it to pay our bills, put food on the table and create security for ourselves and our families. But what happens when money stops being a tool and becomes the purpose of life? When every conversation is about money…Every decision is about money…Every relationship is measured by money…Every act… Read More When Everything Revolves Around Money, Is There Any Time Left to Actually Live?
I remember reading the Facebook post that spoke about running out of money whilst being in Thailand and needing another plan to continue living in a warmer climate. It reminded me of an important lesson I have learned: when money becomes someone’s driving force, relationships can become transactions rather than connections. Sadly, some people will… Read More When the Vultures Circle, They Never Expect You to Fly
Lately, I have found myself slipping back into a beautiful, familiar state of peace. It is the same feeling I remember when my children were young, when life was simple and I could just be… me. I wasn’t flinching at every sound. I wasn’t cringing, waiting for criticism. I wasn’t embarrassed by someone else’s behaviour.… Read More Finding My Way Back to Me
There is a place I never believed I would reach. Not a place on a map. Not somewhere you can book a flight to. A place within myself. For years, my life felt like an endless storm. Every day brought another challenge, another worry, another reason to remain on high alert. My nervous system forgot… Read More Almost There: A Glimpse of My Own Nirvana
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 