Tag: #trauma

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.

🧠 “What Did I See in Him?” – Understanding Abuse Through Psychology and Neuroscience 💔

I’ve been through every kind of abuse you can imagine:👉 Financial👉 Emotional👉 Psychological👉 Physical And at some point in your healing, you sit with the most painful question of all:“What kind of cruel, emotionally stunted person was I living with?” People ask me, “But what did you see in him?”I’m now asking myself the same thing. But… Read More 🧠 “What Did I See in Him?” – Understanding Abuse Through Psychology and Neuroscience 💔

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Not the Person You Think They Are: When Lies Get Caught on the Court

One of the strangest—and, honestly, almost surreal—aspects of emotional abuse and manipulation is how the stories people tell can crumble when reality steps onto the stage. A few weeks ago, during court proceedings, some rather pathetic lies were told about his health and condition. Yet, my friends from the choir—who also happen to play padel at the exact… Read More Not the Person You Think They Are: When Lies Get Caught on the Court

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Not the Person You Think They Are: When Public Personas Hide Private Realities

Two weeks before the “all clear,” the words echoed in a message I received:“I was shocked how ill he looked when I saw him, so this may be concluded sooner than you think.” What struck me most was the contradiction underneath those words. The very same person, behind closed doors, was playing tennis seven days a… Read More Not the Person You Think They Are: When Public Personas Hide Private Realities

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✨ Not the Person You Think They Are – The Psychology of Breadcrumbing in Emotional Abuse ✨

“He threw me a few breadcrumbs occasionally. No presents between Christmas and my birthday – which, unfortunately for me, fell on the same day. The odd bag of sweets, maybe a bottle of wine. But if I ever asked for more… I was called ‘spoilt.’” This wasn’t generosity.It was breadcrumbing – a subtle but powerful form of… Read More ✨ Not the Person You Think They Are – The Psychology of Breadcrumbing in Emotional Abuse ✨

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What Counts as “Reasonable Suspicion”?

If you have reasonable suspicion that someone poses a risk to children, especially if they are around grandchildren or other minors, it is both a moral and potentially legal responsibility to act — carefully, thoughtfully, and through appropriate channels. Let’s break this down from both a psychological, ethical, and legal standpoint: 🔍 1. What Counts as “Reasonable Suspicion”? It’s important to distinguish… Read More What Counts as “Reasonable Suspicion”?

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📱 If You Find Illicit Images of Minors on Someone’s Phone: What You Need to Know — And Do

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

In Spain, the possession, distribution, or production of illicit images involving minors — commonly referred to as child sexual abuse material (CSAM) — is not just unethical. It is a criminal offense punishable by severe penalties, even if the images are not shared but simply stored on a device. According to Spanish law, any visual content depicting individuals under 18 in… Read More 📱 If You Find Illicit Images of Minors on Someone’s Phone: What You Need to Know — And Do

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🌿 From Surviving to Thriving: The Psychology of Reclaiming Joy After Emotional Abuse

This weekend was one of those soul-filling, life-affirming weekends that remind me how far I’ve come. Saturday was spent out in the sunshine with a dear girlfriend and my sweet dog Ellie, followed by a fun game of padel with friends and then a lazy, laughter-filled Sunday lunch with friends. As I sat there soaking… Read More 🌿 From Surviving to Thriving: The Psychology of Reclaiming Joy After Emotional Abuse

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Never Again Will I Let a Man Come Between Me and My Children or Grandchildren

✨ A vow born of healing, wisdom, and unbreakable love ✨ There comes a moment in every survivor’s journey when clarity arrives—not as a whisper, but as a roar. For me, that moment came when I finally saw, with wide-open eyes and a steady heart, how much had been lost to manipulation and control… how many precious… Read More Never Again Will I Let a Man Come Between Me and My Children or Grandchildren

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Not the Person You Think They Are: Understanding the Hidden Faces of Emotional Abuse

By Linda C J Turner Therapy When someone you trust shows a glaringly different side to the world than they show to you in private, it’s deeply confusing and painful. You might hear things like:“Everyone thinks they’re so kind and generous…”“But at home, they’re controlling, mean, critical, or even cruel.” This disconnect between public and… Read More Not the Person You Think They Are: Understanding the Hidden Faces of Emotional Abuse

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The False Self

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

The Hidden Self: Why Revealing Our True Identity Can Trigger Survival Responses In our journeys through life, many of us wear masks. Not just metaphorically, but as a vital survival mechanism shaped by deep-seated emotions like shame, societal rejection, and trauma. When someone builds a life around hiding who they truly are, the reasons often… Read More The False Self

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