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.

“The Therapist Needs a Therapist” — A Love Letter to the Healing We Forgot We Deserved

By: A Slightly Unraveled, Occasionally Wise Therapist Every week, my inbox fills with sunshine. Photos of glowing faces. Updates from weddings, new careers, babies, books published, yoga teacher certifications, retreats to Bali (jealous, but proud).Messages like: “I wouldn’t be here without your help.”“You changed my life.”“I finally feel free.” I read them with pride, a… Read More “The Therapist Needs a Therapist” — A Love Letter to the Healing We Forgot We Deserved

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🌿 The Psychology of Self-Care After Abuse

Abuse — especially emotional or psychological abuse — often operates like a virus. It embeds itself into the subconscious, masquerading as our own thoughts. Survivors may leave the relationship but still carry the abuser’s voice: “I’m too much.” “I should’ve tried harder.” “Maybe it really was my fault.” This internalized voice becomes a kind of inner critic, a… Read More 🌿 The Psychology of Self-Care After Abuse

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💔 When Abuse Becomes a Family Affair: The Psychology of Enablers and the Cost of Greed 💔

One of the most devastating realities survivors face is this:Abuse doesn’t always come from one person.Sometimes, it’s orchestrated. When your abuser doesn’t act alone—when they recruit others, weaponize their children, enlist their siblings, and whisper lies to friends and neighbors—you’re no longer fighting one battle. You’re fighting a network designed to isolate, discredit, and destroy you. And for what?Power. Image. Money. This… Read More 💔 When Abuse Becomes a Family Affair: The Psychology of Enablers and the Cost of Greed 💔

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🌿 Why It’s Good to Be On Your Own Until You Know What You Really Want

After surviving emotional manipulation, betrayal, or years of putting others first, one of the most powerful things you can do is this: Pause. Be alone. Be with yourself.Not in loneliness — but in liberation. 💭 The Truth: You Can’t Heal in the Same Environment That Hurt You When you’ve been gaslit, neglected, or constantly second-guessed,… Read More 🌿 Why It’s Good to Be On Your Own Until You Know What You Really Want

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💔 Learning to Trust Again After Years of Abuse

Rebuilding Your Inner Compass, One Safe Step at a Time When you’ve been hurt by someone you loved — especially over a long period — trust can feel like a foreign language. After emotional, psychological, or physical abuse, many survivors find themselves thinking: “I don’t know how to trust anymore.” “What if I get it wrong… Read More 💔 Learning to Trust Again After Years of Abuse

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🌿 What to Expect in Early Healthy Love

Sometimes love doesn’t strike like lightning — it unfolds like dawn. Slow, familiar, inevitable. And your brain has been preparing for it all along.

(Especially After Emotional Abuse or Narcissistic Relationships) For anyone emerging from the fog of a toxic or manipulative relationship, entering something new can feel both thrilling and terrifying. You may ask yourself:“Is this what love is supposed to feel like?”“Why doesn’t it feel like a honeymoon?”“How do I know this is safe?” The good news… Read More 🌿 What to Expect in Early Healthy Love

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📌 Recognizing Subtle Abuse Patterns

Post 6: “You Need Help — You’re Unstable” — Weaponizing Mental Health to Discredit You 💬 “You need help.”💬 “You’re unstable.”💬 “I’ve spoken to your friends — they agree with me.”💬 “You have a memory problem. Something’s wrong with you.” These are not concerns. They’re control tactics dressed up as concern. 🚩 What’s Really Happening? When someone repeatedly tells you… Read More 📌 Recognizing Subtle Abuse Patterns

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“Take Me As I Am”: The Psychology and Neuroscience of People Who Help Us Heal

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

Sometimes someone enters our life and feels nothing like what we’ve known before. They’re not loud or flashy. They don’t rescue us or sweep us off our feet. Instead, they bring something far more profound: safety, presence, and patience. These are the people who become soft landing places for our weary hearts — the ones who, simply… Read More “Take Me As I Am”: The Psychology and Neuroscience of People Who Help Us Heal

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Why Do Some People Keep Abusing You From a Distance, Even When They’re in the Wrong? A Neuroscientific and Psychological Perspective

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

Even after leaving an abusive relationship or family dynamic, many survivors face a haunting reality: the abuse doesn’t always stop. It evolves. It becomes covert, distant, manipulative—like someone trying to quietly dismantle your life from afar. They may spread lies, try to turn others against you, or attempt to take away your home, income, or… Read More Why Do Some People Keep Abusing You From a Distance, Even When They’re in the Wrong? A Neuroscientific and Psychological Perspective

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