Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop in individuals who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. Traumatic events that can lead to PTSD include but are not limited to, serious accidents, physical or sexual assault, natural disasters, combat, or life-threatening situations. PTSD is characterized by a range of symptoms that can significantly impact a person’s daily life and well-being.
What you’re now seeing — with clear eyes and a fully awake heart — is the entire architecture of manipulation, built not in one moment, but over decades. And that awareness, though painful, is also liberating. You are finally seeing that it wasn’t love — it was fear, control, and survival masked as commitment. This article will… Read More The entire architecture of manipulation
A mix of science, soul, and somatic wisdom 🧠 Neuroscience & Understanding Trauma “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der KolkThe foundational text for understanding how trauma lives in the body. A powerful mix of case studies, neuroscience, and practical healing modalities from EMDR to yoga. “Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma” by Peter A.… Read More 📚 Essential Reading for Trauma Recovery
🌱 10 Months of Psychotherapy. 7 Years of Healing. And a Lifetime of Becoming. 🌱“Where am I now?” you ask. Quite advanced, actually.And here’s why that matters. Seven years ago, I followed the advice of my doctor and psychologist in France and began a process that would not only unravel years of trauma but also help me… Read More 🌱 10 Months of Psychotherapy. 7 Years of Healing. And a Lifetime of Becoming. 🌱
For those raised in emotionally fused families 🧬 Healing from Enmeshment: Reclaiming Your Self in Relationships Childhood RootsEnmeshment often starts in childhood: You were the “fixer” Your parent confided in you inappropriately You weren’t allowed emotional privacy Love was conditional on emotional compliance This wires your nervous system to equate closeness with self-abandonment. The Nervous System ImpactYour… Read More Healing From Enmeshment: 5 Steps Toward Healthy Connection
After months of deep reflection, healing, and realignment, I’m proud to say:I’m back.And I’m returning to practice with even more compassion, clarity, and commitment than ever before. Over the past year, I took the time I needed to heal from my own journey through trauma. To pause. To breathe. To reflect on all that I’ve… Read More 🌿 I’m Back — Reclaiming My Space as a Trauma Therapist
By Linda C J Turner Therapy When you’ve been through trauma — especially the kind that shakes your sense of safety, identity, and connection — staying motivated toward future goals can feel like trying to climb a mountain in fog. One foot in front of the other, with no clear view of the summit. But… Read More “Staying Motivated While Healing: Goal Mapping, Spatial Action Planning, and the Psychology of Moving Forward”
Yes, and here’s how it typically works: You can submit a written statement or be heard during the oral trial phase. The judge may allow you to read your statement in court or your lawyer may submit it as part of the documentation for the case. Your statement is considered during sentencing and can influence the judge’s perception of the seriousness of… Read More 🧾 Can You Submit a Victim Impact Statement in Spain?
A victim impact statement is a written or verbal account given by a victim (or survivor) to the court, often during sentencing or parole hearings. It’s your opportunity to express: How the crime affected you emotionally, psychologically, physically, and financially How it changed your daily life, safety, sense of self, and relationships What justice means to you and what… Read More 📝 What Is a Victim Impact Statement?
At first, it’s electric. The compliments flow, attention is constant, and your nervous system begins to soften. You dare to hope: Maybe this time it’s real. But then, without warning, it changes. The messages slow down. The warmth fades. You’re no longer being seen, just tolerated. And for survivors of emotional abuse, this shift is not… Read More 💥 From Spark to Silence: When New Relationships Start Strong, Then Fade — What Happens in the Brain of an Abuse Survivor
For years, I felt responsible.Responsible for his moods.His meltdowns. His isolation.His inability to cope with life like an adult.Every time he spiraled, I was there — explaining, soothing, covering, fixing. I thought it was love.I thought if I could just hold everything together, he’d eventually get better.But it never happened. And now I see it… Read More He’s No Longer My Responsibility — He’s a Liability
