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.
🌱 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?
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
🌬️ Healing After Non-Fatal Strangulation: When the Nervous System Remembers What the Mind Tries to ForgetBecause just because you survived it doesn’t mean your body has. Many survivors of strangulation don’t realize right away how deeply it affected them.They minimize it, brush it off, or say, “But he didn’t leave a mark.”“It was over in seconds.”“I’m fine… Read More 🧠 Strangulation Is a Trauma Stored in the Nervous System
🧠 “You Can’t Heal Where You Were Hurt — Distance Is Part of the Cure”A psychological and trauma-informed perspective on why stepping away is often the first act of healing. One of the most courageous things you can do on your healing journey is walk away from the places, people, and patterns that broke you.Not out of spite.Not… Read More 🧠 “You Can’t Heal Where You Were Hurt — Distance Is Part of the Cure”
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 