Tag: Psychology

🎭 Emotional Sabotage: When the Joy Was Always Stolen

Textbook emotional sabotage, a slow, calculated erosion of joy and connection, often rooted in control, insecurity, and covert abuse. From a psychological and neuroscience lens, it’s incredibly important to validate the trauma of this experience, while also celebrating the freedom and emotional clarity that begins to return when we are finally free to look forward to life again. 🎭… Read More 🎭 Emotional Sabotage: When the Joy Was Always Stolen

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The Shadow Self

Discovering the shadow self, according to Carl Jung, is one of the most transformative and essential journeys in personal growth and psychological healing. The “shadow” refers to the parts of ourselves we suppress, deny, or disown—often because they are painful, socially unacceptable, or simply uncomfortable to confront. Jung believed that the path to wholeness involves not only embracing our… Read More The Shadow Self

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💬 Top Passages from Viktor Frankl (with context and reflection)

1. “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” 🧠 Context: Frankl wrote this while enduring extreme conditions in Nazi concentration camps. He saw that even in the most powerless circumstances, a person still retains the ability to choose their attitude. ✨ Reflection: This is the essence of empowerment in trauma recovery… Read More 💬 Top Passages from Viktor Frankl (with context and reflection)

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✅ 10 Signs You May Be Dealing with a Pathological Liar (and Why It Matters — Even in Court)

We all stretch the truth now and then — to be kind, avoid conflict, or protect someone’s feelings. But a pathological liar takes lying to a chronic, harmful level. It’s not just occasional dishonesty. It’s a deep pattern of compulsive, manipulative deceit, and it can destroy trust, relationships, reputations — and even legal cases. Here are 10 key signs you… Read More ✅ 10 Signs You May Be Dealing with a Pathological Liar (and Why It Matters — Even in Court)

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Pathological Lying: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How It Affects Others

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

A Look Through the Lens of Neuroscience and Psychology We’ve all told a white lie or bent the truth on occasion — to spare someone’s feelings or avoid conflict. But pathological lying is something very different. It’s not just occasional dishonesty — it’s a compulsive, often uncontrollable habit of lying, even when there’s no clear reason to do… Read More Pathological Lying: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How It Affects Others

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🌪️ Psychopathy vs. Mental Health Issues

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

Absolutely, let’s dive into this deeply and compassionately. Understanding the traits of psychopathy and how it differs from other mental health conditions can be profoundly validating, especially for those who’ve endured confusion, gaslighting, or emotional harm at the hands of manipulative individuals. 🌪️ Psychopathy vs. Mental Health Issues: Warning Signs, Diagnosis & Behaviours Explained When someone… Read More 🌪️ Psychopathy vs. Mental Health Issues

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🧠 When the Truth Stands Alone: The Neuroscience and Psychology of Lying at the End of an Abuser’s Life

“When it comes to truth or lies, there is no contest. I know the truth. He knows the truth. Everyone does. So how long can he keep up the lies, especially as life draws to a close?” It’s a haunting question—one that many survivors of abuse wrestle with. When an abuser nears the end of… Read More 🧠 When the Truth Stands Alone: The Neuroscience and Psychology of Lying at the End of an Abuser’s Life

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🔍 Ephebophilia Isn’t “Normal”—And Here’s Why We Need to Talk About It

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

Biologically, yes—attraction to post-pubescent teens (typically ages 15–19) isn’t unheard of. But just because something exists in nature doesn’t mean it’s healthy, ethical, or acceptable in society. That’s where understanding ephebophilia—and its red flags—becomes essential. 🧠 Psychological Red Flags Ephebophilia is not currently listed as a diagnosable mental disorder. But that doesn’t mean it’s harmless or “just a… Read More 🔍 Ephebophilia Isn’t “Normal”—And Here’s Why We Need to Talk About It

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The Collapse of False Realities: How Chronic Deceit Entraps the Deceiver

In the quiet corridors of time, truth has a remarkable patience. It does not shout. It does not rush. It simply waits—consistent, unwavering, and deeply rooted. For those who manipulate, deceive, and distort reality to serve their own ends, this constancy of truth is the very force that will one day expose them—not through dramatic… Read More The Collapse of False Realities: How Chronic Deceit Entraps the Deceiver

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Secretive Side

This description—”a secretive side explores desires, relationships, or activities that are stigmatized or deemed unacceptable in their primary social circle”—often refers to what psychologists and trauma-informed therapists might describe as “shadow behaviors” or “compartmentalized identities.” These are parts of the self that are hidden due to shame, fear of judgment, or social consequences. These behaviors or longings are often… Read More Secretive Side

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