Mental health refers to a person’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being, encompassing the ability to handle stress, relate to others, make decisions, and navigate the challenges of life. It influences how individuals think, feel, and act, contributing to the overall balance and quality of their lives. Mental health is essential at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
By Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapy & Emotional Intelligence Advocate For years, I tried to keep the peace. I compromised. I adapted. I tried carp fishing. I went on repeat holidays. I ate in the same “safe” restaurants. All in the name of keeping someone else happy. The problem? You can’t make someone… Read More Reclaiming Your Joy: Why Living for Others Can Cost You Your Identity
It’s hard to explain, but something changes when you finally walk away from abuse and control. Not just the external circumstances — the inner world begins to shift too. And then one day, it starts to show. 💫 The tightness in your jaw loosens.💫 The weight behind your eyes lifts.💫 Your smile becomes real —… Read More ✨ You Start to Glow When You Get Away From Abuse
This morning, my daughter and I had one of those conversations that catches your breath — not because it was dramatic, but because it was deeply real. We sat together and reflected on just how far we’ve come. Not just individually, but together — as a mother and daughter who survived, who grew, and who healed. We… Read More 💛 “Healing Looks Like This: A Heart-to-Heart Between Mother and Daughter”
The simple truth?As long as it takes. And that’s okay. Healing from long-term abuse — especially when it’s layered (emotional, psychological, physical, financial) — is a marathon, not a sprint. You’re not just healing from the individual moments of harm. You’re healing from the conditioning, the gaslighting, the learned helplessness, the chronic stress, the nervous system dysregulation, and often, the isolation that came with it.… Read More 🌱 So, how long does it take to recover from 30 years of abuse?
They can tell as many lies as they like.They can twist the truth, rewrite the past, and try to paint me in the darkest shades of their own shadows. But here’s what they didn’t count on: 👉 I’ve done the work.Not the surface stuff — the deep work. The kind that cracks you open, makes you question… Read More “They Can Say What They Like… But Here’s What They Didn’t Count On”
When another woman told me,“If you can’t put up with it, maybe it’s time to move on,”I didn’t just hear dismissiveness.I heard a message passed down through generations:“Endure it. Stay silent. Don’t disrupt the family.” And I thought to myself:Let’s just hope it’s not her daughter one day.Or her niece.Or her granddaughter.Let’s hope they never have to… Read More “Let’s Just Hope It’s Not Her Daughter One Day…”
This wasn’t an isolated incident. Over the past 8 months, I have received a series of threatening, blackmailing, and defamatory emails, all of which have been meticulously documented. These aren’t just personal attacks — they are part of a coordinated effort by an entire family operating with a shared mindset. Not one grounded in truth, dignity, or compassion… Read More 🚨 A Pattern of Threats, Blackmail — and Generational Collusion
In the days leading up to a court case involving domestic abuse, you’d hope for dignity, reflection, or at the very least, silence. But when abusers and their enablers feel their power slipping, they often lash out in desperate attempts to maintain control. One of the most insidious ways this can manifest is through targeted… Read More 💔 The Cruelty Before the Courtroom: When Defamation Becomes a Weapon of Control
Have you ever had one of those moments—when trauma hits like a wave out of nowhere—and someone you barely know responds in exactly the right way? No judgment. No awkward questions. No minimising.Just calm presence, steady words, and a sense of safety that wraps around you like a blanket. It’s as if they see you, not just… Read More “The Magic of Feeling Seen: When Empathy Meets Trauma in Real Time”
An infantile defence against narcissism refers to a primitive psychological mechanism often developed in early childhood to protect the self from deep emotional pain, shame, or feelings of inadequacy—particularly in the context of unmet emotional needs or early relational trauma. When someone grows up in an environment where they are not seen, heard, or valued for who they truly… Read More Understanding the Core: What Is Narcissism?
