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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.

❓Is wanting to hear from someone more than once a day “too much”?

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No. It’s not “too much.”It’s not needy, clingy, or dramatic. It’s a human longing for connection, especially when you’re emotionally invested in someone. 🧠 The Neuroscience Behind Connection Needs Your brain and nervous system are wired for attachment and regulation through connection. When you’re bonding with someone, especially in early romantic relationships, your dopamine, oxytocin, and mirror neurons are… Read More ❓Is wanting to hear from someone more than once a day “too much”?

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📖 Learning from Conversations with God (Books 1–3):

A Life-Changing Dialogue with the Divine There are books that inform you.There are books that comfort you.And then there are books that completely rewire your perception of life. For me, Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch was that book. Not just one volume, but the whole trilogy — Book 1, 2, and 3 — each one meeting… Read More 📖 Learning from Conversations with God (Books 1–3):

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🌿 Trauma-Informed Movement: Healing the Body to Free the Mind

When we talk about trauma, we often think of painful memories, emotional triggers, or anxiety — all things that live in the mind. But neuroscience now tells us something profoundly important: Trauma is not just stored in the mind — it’s held in the body. According to trauma expert Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, “the body… Read More 🌿 Trauma-Informed Movement: Healing the Body to Free the Mind

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Exercise can play a powerful role in trauma recovery

Exercise can play a powerful role in trauma recovery — not just for physical health, but for emotional regulation, nervous system balance, and rebuilding a sense of safety and connection with the body. Many trauma survivors become disconnected from their physical selves, experiencing either numbness or hyperarousal (like anxiety, panic, tension). Movement can help bridge that gap.… Read More Exercise can play a powerful role in trauma recovery

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🌿💞 What Does Deeply Connected Look Like in a Relationship?And How Does It Feel — According to Neuroscience & the Nervous System

Why It Feels Fated Every memory is stored in your hippocampus — the movie reel of your emotional life. When love blooms, the brain replays all those moments: the jokes, the care, the time they showed up. And the subconscious whispers: “Of course it’s them.”

We live in a world full of quick texts, fleeting attention, and surface-level intimacy. So when something real arrives — something safe, warm, grounded — it can feel almost unfamiliar. But here’s the truth:We are wired for deep connection.It’s not just romantic or poetic — it’s biological. 🧠 What Does “Deeply Connected” Look Like? From a neuroscience and trauma-informed perspective, deep… Read More 🌿💞 What Does Deeply Connected Look Like in a Relationship?And How Does It Feel — According to Neuroscience & the Nervous System

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📚 Linda Turner’s Soulful Reading List for Trauma Recovery

“These books didn’t just help me heal—they helped me remember who I am.” Healing from trauma isn’t a straight path. It isn’t always found in a therapist’s office or in a neuroscience textbook—though those can be part of the story. Sometimes, healing comes through meaning, conversation with the divine, existential exploration, and the quiet knowing… Read More 📚 Linda Turner’s Soulful Reading List for Trauma Recovery

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📚 Essential Reading for Trauma Recovery

A mix of science, soul, and somatic wisdom 🧠 Neuroscience & Understanding Trauma “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der KolkThe foundational text for understanding how trauma lives in the body. A powerful mix of case studies, neuroscience, and practical healing modalities from EMDR to yoga. “Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma” by Peter A.… Read More 📚 Essential Reading for Trauma Recovery

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🌱 10 Months of Psychotherapy. 7 Years of Healing. And a Lifetime of Becoming. 🌱

🌱 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. 🌱

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🛡️ Safety, Sanity, and Sovereignty: Save Yourself First

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

Let’s talk about relationships with someone who has violent or antisocial tendencies.Because love cannot heal what violence keeps destroying. ❤️‍🔥 You can’t love someone into a conscience. When a person lacks empathy, manipulates, harms, and shows no remorse, you’re not in a relationship — you’re in a psychological war zone.Especially when Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) traits are… Read More 🛡️ Safety, Sanity, and Sovereignty: Save Yourself First

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