This year, I am not missing Christmas. I am missing decades of abuse disguised as tradition. I am missing the lies, the isolation, the sabotage, and the deliberate cruelty that arrived every December like clockwork—and on birthdays too. This year, I will not be told that “there are no presents from friends or family because nobody really… Read More What I Will No Longer Lose at Christmas
How Abusers Disrupt Christmas, Birthdays & Milestones 1. Financial Interference 🎁💳 What it looks like Why they do itMoney equals autonomy. Cutting access restores control and creates panic. Early warning signs 2. Mail, Documents & Access Sabotage 📬🔑 What it looks like Why they do itIt’s covert, deniable, and leaves you feeling powerless. Early warning… Read More Holiday Sabotage Map
There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is goldAnd she’s buying a stairway to Heaven When she gets there she knows, if the stores are all closedWith a word she can get what she came for Ooh, ooh, and she’s buying a stairway to Heaven There’s a sign on the wall, but she wants… Read More Stairway to Heaven – my beautiful brother
Oh, people always love to say:“How did you not see it?”As if abusers come with hazard lights, a warning label, and a user manual titled “I’m Going to Make Your Life a Psychological Escape Room.” Here’s the truth — delivered with a wink and an eyeroll. 1. Because They Start Off Acting Like a Human Being… Read More Why People Fall for the Façade at First
People don’t like to talk about it, but it’s the truth:violence and abuse often escalate during the holiday season. Stress, alcohol, financial pressure, entitlement, loss of routine, family gatherings — all of these can inflame an abuser’s behaviour. And many abusers deliberately “up their game” at Christmas to cause maximum emotional impact. After 32 Christmases of abuse, I… Read More Violence and Abuse Often Escalate at Christmas — Stay Vigilant
People who perform success, intelligence, wealth, or status that they do not have — while secretly being obsessed with money, social climbing, and using others. Psychology and neuroscience have a LOT to say about this. Below is a clear, structured guide with signs, mechanisms, and the brain-based reasons behind the behaviour. 🔥 1. What This Behaviour Is Called in Psychology These patterns fall… Read More Pseudologia Fantastica
The sunk cost trap is a psychological pattern where you keep investing time, money, or emotion into something because you’ve already invested, even when all signs show it’s not good for you anymore. It’s one of the biggest reasons people stay in bad relationships, toxic friendships, or financially exploitative situations. 🔍 Simple Definition “I’ve already put so much in… I can’t… Read More The Sunk Cost Trap
“Bryan Randall was the kind of man who made you feel like the world was a little brighter just because he was in it. He didn’t have to try to be good, he just was. He’d say things like, ‘I just want you to know that you matter,’ or ‘Sometimes the smallest kindness is the one that changes… Read More Words from Sandra Bullock
Let’s be honest — when imagining the “perfect man,” it’s impossible not to picture someone who stops you in your tracks. But perfection isn’t just in the mirror; it’s in the way he carries himself through life. Looks That Catch Your Eye He’s tall, proud, and confident without arrogance. His hair has that effortless style… Read More The Perfect Man: A Playful Guide
1. Version for a Police Denuncia (Policía Nacional / Guardia Civil) Subject: Discovery of a Suspected Hidden Camera Inside My Home I wish to file a denuncia regarding the discovery of a suspected hidden camera inside my residence. Facts: Risk and Context: Request: I remain available to provide additional information or statements as required. 2. Version… Read More Discovery of a Suspected Hidden Camera Inside My Home
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 