“How and why have you got a message from his sister? We advised you to block Paul and all his family. Why haven’t you done that?” That sentence alone might sound like someone looking out for you. It carries a tone of concern—perhaps even protectiveness. But what happens when the very person who gives that… Read More When Messages Don’t Add Up: The Manipulation of Mixed Signals
It’s been a journey — one that’s opened my eyes, tested my strength, and revealed who truly stands by me. And now, I don’t have to say much. Because when you live in a small town… things have a way of surfacing all on their own. These are just a few of the messages I’ve received from… Read More The Truth Always Finds Its Way Out — No Matter How Small the Town
By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate I see it all so clearly now. I should have walked away when the briefcase full of secrets sat by the door — always packed, always threatening, always reminding me I was disposable. I should have walked when the head games and guessing games kept me second-guessing my own sanity.When bank… Read More I Should Have Walked Away Years Ago
There is something profoundly sacred about waking up in the morning and knowing — truly knowing — that you are free. Free to make your own choices.Free to move, to breathe, to live without needing permission.Free to see the people you love without fear, judgment, or restriction. For those who have lived under the crushing weight of… Read More Freedom After Control: Reclaiming the Life You Always Deserved
Over the past few weeks, my heart has been overflowing with gratitude.My amazing daughter has been spoiling me in ways I had forgotten even existed — surrounding me with love, care, and thoughtful gifts, ensuring that every little thing I was once denied is now placed gently and generously back into my life.It’s a feeling… Read More Rediscovering Joy: The Power of Being Truly Spoilt and the Psychology Behind Past Denials
By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate Sometimes, the most courageous thing you can do… is nothing. Not out of weakness. Not out of fear. But because you’ve finally understood a powerful truth: you don’t need to fight people who are already destroying themselves with their own lies. 🎭 The Need to Expose vs. The… Read More 🌿 When Doing Nothing Is the Most Powerful Move
By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate Some people will lie on your name.They’ll twist the truth.They’ll paint themselves as the victim and you as the villain. And the wildest part?They’ll do it with such conviction that even you might start to doubt your own memory.This isn’t just betrayal.It’s character assassination wrapped in emotional… Read More 🕊️ When They Rewrite the Story: The Psychology of Deflection, Denial, and False Narratives
By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate Self-deception is often misunderstood as weakness or denial. But in truth, it’s a brilliant survival strategy. When reality feels too painful, overwhelming, or threatening, the human psyche finds ways to soften the blow. It tells stories that help us cope—even if those stories are half-truths, distortions, or outright lies.… Read More 🧠💔 The Psychology of Self-Deception: Why We Lie to Ourselves to Survive—and What It Costs Us
By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate 🌱 But Here’s What Happens When You Gently Remove the Mask… 1. Your Nervous System Begins to Regulate When you stop performing and start living from your authentic self, the body can finally stop bracing. The vagus nerve, which runs from your brainstem to your gut and heart, plays a huge role… Read More 🧠✨ Why Removing the Mask Feels So Scary (Psychology & Neuroscience)
🧠✨ The Neuroscience of Authenticity: Why Your True Self Is Your Strongest Self in Relationships In a world where image often overshadows essence, authenticity is a radical act. Especially in relationships—romantic, familial, or social—being who we truly are can feel both liberating and terrifying. But when we choose truth over performance, something profound happens: we stop attracting those who… Read More 🧠✨ The Neuroscience of Authenticity: Why Your True Self Is Your Strongest Self in Relationships
