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.
You might feel like you’re living with a constant storm inside. Here are the core features: 1. Emotional Dysregulation 🧠 This happens because trauma rewires your nervous system into fight, flight, freeze, or fawn mode. You’re constantly on high alert or emotionally shut down. 2. Negative Self-Concept 🪞 When you grow up in trauma or live in abusive dynamics,… Read More 🌪 Symptoms of Complex PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after years of abuse—especially emotional, psychological, or relational abuse—can feel like trying to live life with an invisible war still raging inside you, long after the battlefield is quiet. 🧠 What PTSD Feels Like After Long-Term Abuse When abuse goes on for years, PTSD doesn’t usually show up as one dramatic moment of… Read More 🧠 What PTSD Feels Like After Long-Term Abuse
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 ❤️ Emotional Intelligence, Attachment & Relationships 🧘♀️ Somatic & Spiritual Healing 🧚♀️ Bonus: Soulful Memoirs & Creative Healing 🌼 Tips for Reading During 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: This wires your nervous system to equate closeness with self-abandonment. The Nervous System ImpactYour brain learns:🧠 “I must scan others constantly.”🧠 “My safety depends on their mood.”🧠 “If they’re upset, I’ve done something wrong.” This… 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: ✅ Can You Include Harassment from Other Family Members? Absolutely. If their harassment is connected to the original offense (e.g., trying to silence you, discredit you, or continue the abuse by proxy), you should include it. You can also mention: 📨 What About Insulting Emails and Texts? Yes, those can be… 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: It is not a place to prove guilt—that’s the prosecution’s role—but rather a space to have your voice heard, formally and powerfully. 🧨 Why Include “Threats”? When someone tells you… Read More 📝 What Is a Victim Impact Statement?
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 