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.
By Linda C J Turner Therapy | Emotional Recovery & Trauma Specialist “Don’t tell anyone… or else.” It’s a sentence that echoes in the minds of countless abuse survivors long after the bruises fade and the doors have slammed shut. Sometimes it’s spoken directly.Sometimes it’s implied through veiled threats or legal papers.Sometimes it’s carved into… Read More “Silenced: The Psychology of Fear, Threats, and Gagging Orders”
By Linda C J Turner Therapy Therapist | Survivor Advocate | Emotional Recovery Specialist Introduction: This Isn’t Love — It’s Psychological Warfare Some people don’t want closure.They don’t want healing.They want control. And when the relationship ends — whether it was romantic, familial, or social — they don’t move on. They shift tactics. The abuse… Read More “When Control Goes Digital: The Psychology of Head Games and Online Stalking”
In this state of neurological and emotional overload, women may begin to reach for anything that offers temporary relief. A few glasses of wine to quiet the anxiety. A pill to finally fall asleep. A razor to shift the pain from the inside to the outside — a desperate attempt to regain control when life feels utterly out… Read More Numbing Out the Pain: Why Substance Use and Self-Harm Begin
This is why I do the work I do. This is why I volunteer. This is what healing looks like. In therapy, we’re trained to hold space.To sit in silence.To stay with someone in their pain without needing to fix, advise, or rescue. But you don’t have to be a therapist to save a life.You… Read More Holding Space Can Save a Life
Because Silence Allows Violence. 🗓️ October 18th, 2024.The day after I experienced abuse.My voice was shaking, my nervous system in shock, my heart still pounding from what had just occurred.I reached out—hoping, perhaps, for empathy, support, or care. But instead, I was met with this:“You’ve got to get the villa on the market and once… Read More “You’ve Told the World” — And I’m Glad I Did
What you’re experiencing is a form of persistent intrusion and psychological harassment, often cloaked in family dynamics but driven by control, obsession, and unresolved envy or rivalry. Stalking, Obsession, and the Need to Control Your Life** “Why is she still interfering?”You’ve asked it a hundred times.You’ve blocked, distanced, protected your peace—and still, she watches. Still, she interferes.… Read More **When Family Crosses the Line
There’s a world of difference between being assertive and being abusive—yet too often, the two are confused. Especially by those who are challenged by healthy boundaries. Let’s break it down. 👉 Assertiveness is a healthy communication style. It means expressing your needs, feelings, or boundaries clearly and respectfully. It’s rooted in self-awareness, confidence, and mutual respect. It sounds like: “I feel uncomfortable when… Read More 🌿 Assertiveness vs. Abuse: Understanding the Difference 🌿
In a world that prides itself on progress, innovation, and connection, we find ourselves facing a paradox that is as disturbing as it is heart-breaking. Despite all our advancements, we are still living in a time where abuse—emotional, physical, psychological, or sexual—is often dismissed, denied, or hidden under layers of silence. Why is it that… Read More “What Kind of World Are We Living In?” – A Psychological Reflection on Our Collective Response to Abuse
When someone opens up about their pain, especially the kind that lives deep in the heart—shame, grief, trauma, despair—our natural instinct is to fix. To offer advice. To find a silver lining. To reassure them that it’s “not so bad.” But while those reactions may be well-intentioned, they often miss the mark. What people in pain… Read More “I Hear You”: The Healing Power of Bearing Witness Without Fixing.
He used me. He came into my life not with love, but with a plan — one I didn’t see at first. He couldn’t get health insurance on his own due to his age. So he found someone who could give him access to what he needed. That someone was me. He stayed just long… Read More 💔 Used, Abused, and Discarded: When Love Was a Lie with a Strategy
