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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:

When You Don’t See What Others See: The Neuroscience of Self-Perception, Trauma and Being Seen

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Have you ever been told something about yourself repeatedly, yet somehow never really seen it yourself? Perhaps friends have said: “When you walk into a room, people notice you.” “Men are always looking at you.” “You don’t realise how attractive you are.” You may have dismissed it, laughed it off or simply not understood what… Read More When You Don’t See What Others See: The Neuroscience of Self-Perception, Trauma and Being Seen

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When You Don’t See What Others See: The Gap Between Self-Perception and How Others See Us

Have you ever been told something about yourself repeatedly, yet somehow never really seen it yourself? Perhaps friends have said, “When you walk into a room, people notice you,” or “Men are always looking at you.” You may have laughed it off, dismissed it, or simply not understood what they meant. Even years later, you may still not particularly… Read More When You Don’t See What Others See: The Gap Between Self-Perception and How Others See Us

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When Vulnerability Becomes an Opportunity: The Psychology of Mercenary Behaviour

There are moments in life when human beings are at their most vulnerable. Illness. Hospitalisation. Bereavement. Divorce. Financial crisis. Family emergencies. Exhaustion. Fear. These are the moments when we instinctively expect the people around us to become more compassionate, not less. We expect a friend, partner, relative or trusted person to say: “How can I help?”… Read More When Vulnerability Becomes an Opportunity: The Psychology of Mercenary Behaviour

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And Then You Meet Someone Who Doesn’t Have to Perform Love

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Sometimes you don’t fully understand what was missing from your previous relationship until you experience something completely different. You meet someone who doesn’t create theatre. They don’t need an audience. They don’t need to convince the world that they are loving. They simply are. The affection is there when nobody is watching. The respect is there… Read More And Then You Meet Someone Who Doesn’t Have to Perform Love

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The Two Faces of Betrayal: When the Public Image Is Nothing Like the Private Reality

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

There is a particular kind of behaviour that can be deeply disturbing because what you see on the surface bears little resemblance to what is happening underneath. They smile at you. They tell you everything is fine. They may sit beside you, sleep beside you, share your home and accept your financial support — while… Read More The Two Faces of Betrayal: When the Public Image Is Nothing Like the Private Reality

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The Two Faces of Betrayal: When Someone Smiles at You While Working Against You

There is a particular kind of behaviour that can be deeply unsettling because what you see on the surface bears little resemblance to what is happening underneath. They smile at you. They tell you everything is fine. They may sit beside you, sleep beside you, share your home, accept your money, depend upon you financially… Read More The Two Faces of Betrayal: When Someone Smiles at You While Working Against You

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When You Finally Meet Someone Who Feels Different

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

When kindness no longer feels like an exception And then, sometimes, you meet someone who feels completely different. Someone who smiles when they see you. Someone who listens — really listens. Someone who jokes with you. Someone who makes you laugh. Someone who is playful and spontaneous. Someone who shares. Someone who sings. Someone who… Read More When You Finally Meet Someone Who Feels Different

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Protect Your Joy: You Don’t Have to Explain Happiness

Joy is contagious. But it cannot be forced. It arrives naturally. A moment of laughter.A beautiful morning.A kind word.Music that makes you want to dance.A spontaneous conversation.A new friendship.A feeling of freedom.The simple realisation that, somehow, you are happy again. After a period of prolonged stress, emotional abuse or control, the return of joy can feel… Read More Protect Your Joy: You Don’t Have to Explain Happiness

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