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When the Karma Bus Arrives: A Psychological Perspective on Truth, Validation, and Inner Healing

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate There comes a moment in many healing journeys where the truth — long silenced, denied, or twisted — finally comes to light. For some, it’s a quiet shift in dynamics. For others, it’s dramatic, almost cinematic. But regardless of how it unfolds, when the proverbial “karma bus”… Read More When the Karma Bus Arrives: A Psychological Perspective on Truth, Validation, and Inner Healing

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A Step Toward Safety and Justice: My Restraining Order Has Been Extended

A Step Toward Safety and Justice: My Restraining Order Has Been Extended Today, I received news that brought with it both a sense of closure and renewed strength: the restraining order I had in place has officially been extended. This decision was based on the evidence submitted to the court and the undeniable severity of… Read More A Step Toward Safety and Justice: My Restraining Order Has Been Extended

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Reconnecting After a Long Marriage: A Journey of Self and New Connections

Reconnecting After a Long Marriage: A Journey of Self and New ConnectionsFor those gently stepping into life after decades of partnership By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate After spending 32 years in a marriage, the idea of connecting with someone new can feel like unfamiliar territory. It’s not just about learning someone else’s… Read More Reconnecting After a Long Marriage: A Journey of Self and New Connections

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When Safe People Step Into Your Life: The Psychology of Healing Through Connection

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate When Safe People Step Into Your Life: The Psychology of Healing Through Connection After experiencing abuse or long-term trauma, many survivors learn to survive by becoming emotionally self-sufficient, guarded, or even disconnected from their own needs. It’s a necessary adaptation—a form of psychological armor that helps you… Read More When Safe People Step Into Your Life: The Psychology of Healing Through Connection

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Freedom from Abuse: A Psychological Perspective on Healing One Day at a Time

Freedom from Abuse: A Psychological Perspective on Healing One Day at a Time By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate Freedom from abuse is not just the absence of harm—it’s the beginning of a journey back to yourself. It’s the quiet realization that you deserve peace, safety, and joy. But after leaving an abusive… Read More Freedom from Abuse: A Psychological Perspective on Healing One Day at a Time

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Dog Whistling

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate In abusive relationships, dog whistling is a covert form of communication that allows the abuser to deliver a private insult, threat, or reminder of control in a public or semi-public space, often leaving the victim feeling deeply unsettled, humiliated, or re-traumatized—while bystanders remain completely unaware that anything harmful… Read More Dog Whistling

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🔍 What Happens to You When You Lie Constantly?

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate 🧠 1. Neurologically: Your Brain Adapts… and Deteriorates ⚡ Amygdala Desensitization 🧩 Prefrontal Cortex Overload Eventually, the brain struggles to distinguish truth from fiction — leading to confusion, paranoia, and sometimes even delusional thinking. 🧠 2. Psychologically: Fragmentation of the Self Constant lying creates a false self. A persona. A mask. Behind… Read More 🔍 What Happens to You When You Lie Constantly?

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🧠 Neurologically: The Brain Adapts to Lying — But Not Without Consequences

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate When someone lies repeatedly — especially to protect their own abusive behavior or manipulate how others perceive them — several parts of the brain are involved: 1. Amygdala Desensitization The amygdala is the part of the brain that triggers emotional responses like guilt, fear, or anxiety.Studies have shown… Read More 🧠 Neurologically: The Brain Adapts to Lying — But Not Without Consequences

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Healing after physical, emotional, and financial abuse

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate Healing after physical, emotional, and financial abuse—particularly at the hands of someone manipulative or narcissistic—requires more than just “moving on.” It’s a deeply layered process that unfolds in stages, often nonlinear, often complex, but always transformative. From a psychological and trauma-informed perspective, here are the key stages of recovery and… Read More Healing after physical, emotional, and financial abuse

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Coming Home to Harmony: A Choir, a Court Verdict, and a Healing Heart

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate After four weeks away, I walked back into choir not quite knowing what to expect. Life has a way of moving forward while we’re away, and I wasn’t sure if I’d return to smiles or silence. But the moment I stepped into the familiar space—the warm faces,… Read More Coming Home to Harmony: A Choir, a Court Verdict, and a Healing Heart

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