Trauma refers to an emotional or psychological response to an event or series of events that are distressing or disturbing, often exceeding an individual’s ability to cope. Traumatic experiences can be diverse and may include situations such as accidents, natural disasters, physical or sexual assault, combat, or the sudden loss of a loved one. Trauma can have a profound impact on an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being, leading to a range of symptoms and challenges.
🌬️ 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
🛑 Let’s Call It What It Is: Strangulation Is an Attempt to Kill.It is not a loss of control. It is the ultimate act of control. Strangulation is not a “heated moment.”It’s not a “fight that went too far.”It is not “choking.” Let’s be absolutely clear: Strangulation is putting your hands around someone’s throat and squeezing with… Read More Strangulation Is an Attempt to Kill.
I’m often asked:“What’s the difference between strangulation and choking?”And the truth is — there’s a huge difference. While these terms are often used interchangeably in everyday conversation — even in the media — they are not the same thing. In fact, confusing the two can be incredibly dangerous, especially for survivors of domestic violence. 🚫 Let’s be clear: Choking is accidental.… Read More 🔍 Strangulation vs. Choking — Why Words Matter Because calling it what it is could save a life.
✨ When the Body Says: “Here, You Are Safe”Understanding the Psychology Behind Somatic Responses to Safety and Connection Not all attraction is trauma.Not every intense feeling is lust.Sometimes, what you’re feeling in your body — that melt, that ache, that magnetic pull — is your nervous system finally exhaling. 💡 Because when you’ve lived in survival… Read More ✨ When the Body Says: “Here, You Are Safe”
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
Love, Confusion, and Control — All Wrapped in One They didn’t hit you.They didn’t scream.In fact, they seemed perfect — at first. But now you’re confused, anxious, apologizing for things you didn’t do, walking on eggshells, and no longer recognizing the version of yourself you used to be. This is psychological manipulation — and it is one… Read More 🧠💔 Psychological Manipulation: The Mind Games That Break You
When Romance Becomes Psychological Manipulation We’ve all heard the term catfishing, but not everyone understands the emotional and psychological damage it causes — especially when it’s part of a pattern of abuse, grooming, or coercive control. Catfishing is not just harmless pretending.It’s not just someone trying to “escape real life.”It’s a deliberate deception with a goal: control, money, sex, attention —… Read More 🎭 Catfishing Isn’t Flirting — It’s Fraud
A campaign to recognize, register, and raise awareness about non-physical abuse, coercive control, and emotional scams 🌪️ 1. Intro Awareness Article ➤ “Not Just a Bad Breakup: When the Pain Goes Beyond Love” Too often, survivors of emotional, psychological, and financial abuse are told, “Just move on,” or “It happens to everyone.” But what if it wasn’t just a… Read More 🧠💔 “Not Just a Bad Breakup”
🧠 “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”
In the courtroom, facts matter. And when you’re a survivor of domestic abuse, sometimes the strongest voice you have after your own is your camera roll.Photos. Videos. Audio recordings. Medical reports. Screenshots. Time-stamped messages. Surveillance footage.They all have one thing in common: they don’t lie. ⚖️ Why This Matters After Court Has BegunSometimes the court asks for an update. Or… Read More 📸 When the Camera Doesn’t Lie: The Power of Photo & Video Evidence in Domestic Abuse Cases
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 