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When Insecurity Breeds Jealousy: Why Some Women Undermine Other Women

In healthy relationships, security at home creates space for kindness, trust, and solidarity. But when a woman feels insecure in her marriage — doubting her partner’s loyalty, fearing comparison, or quietly sensing unmet needs — that insecurity can leak outward. Instead of facing the vulnerability directly, she may target other women: shaming them, excluding them,… Read More When Insecurity Breeds Jealousy: Why Some Women Undermine Other Women

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Should Have Gone to Specsavers: How Did I End Up With Him?

It’s one of life’s great mysteries: how smart, capable, discerning women sometimes end up with men who are… well… the exact opposite of all that. Shallow? Check. Mean? Check. Ugly inside and out? Double check. A friend of mine summed it up bluntly one day: “How did you end up with someone like that?” And honestly, I’ve… Read More Should Have Gone to Specsavers: How Did I End Up With Him?

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“Not mine. Not my debt. Not my life anymore.”

It’s not just about the practical nuisance of bills showing up, it can also feel like an abuser’s shadow still creeping into your safe space. You’ve already taken the big, brave step of legally separating yourself. Now it’s about making sure their financial mess doesn’t spill into your life anymore. Here are some clear steps… Read More “Not mine. Not my debt. Not my life anymore.”

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The Camera Never Lies: Seeing the Truth After Years of Emotional Abuse

Towards the end, when the stalking, vindictiveness, and property damage began after he left, people around me began to ask for a photograph—friends, neighbours, and even padel colleagues—so they could recognise his loitering and watchfulness. When they saw the pictures, their reactions were sharp and unified: shock, astonishment, disbelief. “How on earth did you ever… Read More The Camera Never Lies: Seeing the Truth After Years of Emotional Abuse

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Reclaiming Freedom: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Life’s Second Chapter

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

For years, I was made to believe I couldn’t manage on my own. I was told I wouldn’t survive without control, without financial dependence, without someone else pulling the strings. Like many who endure neglect or abuse, I absorbed the belief that I was incapable, that my independence was dangerous, that stepping into my own… Read More Reclaiming Freedom: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Life’s Second Chapter

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🌍 Moving to the Other Side of the World to Break Free ✈️💔➡️❤️

Sometimes the only way to save yourself is to put oceans, borders, and time zones between you and the person who has been hurting you. For many survivors of abuse, leaving isn’t just about walking out the door—it’s about breaking free from the invisible chains of fear, control, and manipulation. I almost did it once… Read More 🌍 Moving to the Other Side of the World to Break Free ✈️💔➡️❤️

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