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Living a Lie: The Psychology and Neuroscience Behind People Who Pretend to Be Someone They’re Not

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

Some people lie so well, they almost believe themselves. They smile in public, tell half-truths to friends, wear masks in court, and speak of integrity — all while leading a double life built on deception. They say one thing and do another. They speak of values while violating them. They play the victim while being… Read More Living a Lie: The Psychology and Neuroscience Behind People Who Pretend to Be Someone They’re Not

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🧠 When They Rewrite the Story: The Silent Pain of Having Your Worth Erased

At one time, you were respected. You had a powerful role in a multinational company. You brought intellect, strength, and leadership to the table. You didn’t need anyone—you chose to build a life with someone. “Paul Turner – Facebook Quote from August 18th 2024 You were really good at your job, working at a very senior level in a… Read More 🧠 When They Rewrite the Story: The Silent Pain of Having Your Worth Erased

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When Truth Speaks Louder Than Words: The Psychology of Integrity After Abuse

There’s a quiet power that comes from holding your truth—especially when everything around you once tried to silence it. It’s not loud or boastful. It doesn’t seek vengeance. It simply is. And over time, that truth—when held with grace and humility—begins to shine so brightly that others can’t help but notice. People can feel the truth.They… Read More When Truth Speaks Louder Than Words: The Psychology of Integrity After Abuse

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Why Don’t People Say What They Really Think? The Silent Dance of Social Hypocrisy

I remember the day I left my husband. It was a cocktail of emotions—grief, guilt, fear, but also something new: clarity. I’d finally walked away from years of abuse, manipulation, and emotional erosion. As I began to share pieces of my story with trusted friends, something surprising happened—people began revealing their truths. One friend looked… Read More Why Don’t People Say What They Really Think? The Silent Dance of Social Hypocrisy

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💭 When the Truth Hurts: How Self-Deception Becomes the Real Enemy

“Some people are their own worst enemy when it comes to telling the truth.”This quiet, devastating truth echoes through courtrooms, therapy rooms, and fractured families every day. Whether you’re the one trying to heal from someone else’s lies or someone grappling with the consequences of your own dishonesty, there’s one thing we all know deep… Read More 💭 When the Truth Hurts: How Self-Deception Becomes the Real Enemy

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When the Truth Finally Shines: Let Them See for Themselves

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate For a long time, they thought they had won.A family — united not in love or honesty, but in lies, manipulation, and deceit — believing that if they stood together in dishonesty, they could rewrite history.That if enough people repeated the same false story, somehow it would become the… Read More When the Truth Finally Shines: Let Them See for Themselves

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When Lies Collapse: The Power of Truth, Evidence, and Integrity

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate In every abusive situation, there comes a time when the lies start to unravel.The truth, no matter how much it’s been buried, eventually rises — quietly, steadily, with the kind of force that no manipulation can withstand. One of the telltale signs that someone is lying about… Read More When Lies Collapse: The Power of Truth, Evidence, and Integrity

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