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:
Because trust me: where there are fake pearls, there are always more surprises waiting to be discovered. And boy, one year after finally seeing through 32 years of living the lie, the surprises just keep coming. While I was splashing out on luxury holidays — Maldives, Iceland, and more, no expense spared — organizing extravagant birthday parties,… Read More Living the Lie: Luxury, Bargains, and Fake Pearls
When Even the Jewellery Had More Integrity Than the Man** You know what’s wild?You spend years thinking,“Why are his kids so ungrateful? Why do they roll their eyes when he brings gifts? Why do they whisper, ‘Linda… that’s fake’ while you’re busy defending him like a loyal barrister for the House of Delusion?” Well.Now we know.They weren’t… Read More **🎭 The Fake Gift Chronicles:
There comes a moment — usually when you least expect it — when someone nice, calm, emotionally stable, and suspiciously normal walks into your life… And suddenly your brain screams:“Oh no. Absolutely not. We are NOT doing this again.” Meanwhile your heart is over in the corner putting on lipstick, humming love songs, and making… Read More Hit the panic button
Today, I rise differently. I breathe differently. There is a lightness that hums through my bones, a quiet pulse that reminds me: I am here. I am real. I am unearthing the self I had tucked away, the self that always knew how to laugh, to feel, to hope. I trust—ever so slightly at first—but… Read More I trust—ever so slightly at first
Let’s be honest:For the last three decades, life had me scurrying around like a pigeon in a shopping mall — chasing emotional breadcrumbs tossed out by people who couldn’t even spell “consistency,” let alone offer it. A crumb here.A crumb there.A tiny compliment once every leap year.A text message that looked like affection but was… Read More No More Breadcrumbs for Me — I’m Finally Getting the Full Package (And Honestly? It’s About Time.)
At this point, if one more man tries to sell you a fantasy disguised as “honesty,” you could write an entire encyclopedia titled:“Creative Lies of the Male Species: From Fairytales to Full-On Delusion.” Because honestly?You’ve heard it all. Exhibit A: “I’m Not With Anyone… Except the Woman I Sleep Next To.” Ah yes, the classic.Their relationship… Read More The Bullshit Chronicles: A Savage Survival Guide to Modern Men’s Fairy Tales
Some days, you don’t need a lie detector. You are the lie detector.Because after hearing every story the male species can invent—from “I’m totally single… except for my girlfriend” to “I really like you… but only if you can solve my entire life for me”—you start to wonder if they’re all attending the same global congress of… Read More The Bullshit Olympics: A Humorous Psychological Study of Modern Male Storytelling
There’s a sentence almost every survivor of coercive control hears at some point: “If you leave me, you’ll end up with nothing.” It sounds like a warning.It’s actually a confession. No healthy partner says this.Only someone who benefits from your fear needs you to believe that your life without them is smaller than your life with… Read More “If You Leave Me, You’ll End Up With Nothing” — What This Threat Really Means
Let’s be honest — we’ve all met one.That friend who arrives “just as dinner’s ready.”The one who forgets their wallet more often than their birthday.The one who’s always “between jobs,” “waiting for a transfer,” or “just about to pay you back.” Welcome to the world of freeloaders — a curious species of human who can spot generosity faster than a… Read More Freeloaders: Psychological Guide to the Human Parasite
Real friendship is a two-way thing.It’s calling someone when they need support.It’s caring — really caring.It’s listening.It’s inviting them over when life feels heavy.It’s showing up.It’s offering emotional — and sometimes even financial — support when you can.It’s trust.It’s respect.It’s loyalty.It’s give and take, not take and take. 🧠 The Neuroscience Behind Real Connection Our brains are wired… Read More Real Friendship: The Neuroscience of Genuine Connection
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 