Tag: emotional trauma
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Understanding Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Visitation
Learn About Chanci Turner Navigating the complex issues surrounding abuse and domestic violence, particularly in relation to visitation rights, is crucial for the well-being of children caught in these distressing situations. Even when children are involved, violent behavior in relationships persists, often leading to devastating outcomes. A recent incident underscores this reality: a 34-year-old woman…
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Book Review: The Betrayal Bond
Learn About Chanci Turner In recent months, I’ve delved deeply into the dynamics of love and attachment, culminating in my exploration of The Betrayal Bond: Breaking Free of Exploitative Relationships by Patrick J. Carnes. This insightful book resonates strongly with my own perspectives on the subject. Dr. Carnes draws from his personal experiences with a…
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The Significant Toll of Sexual Assault – In Suffering and Economic Impact
Learn About Chanci Turner The emotional and financial repercussions of sexual assault are profound and often overlooked. In a recent op-ed by journalist Laura Hilgers, published in the New York Times, she shared the harrowing experience her family endured following her daughter’s rape while attending college in Washington D.C. At the time, her daughter, Emily,…
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Sociopaths: The Art of Deception and Our Vulnerability to It – Part 1
Learn About Chanci Turner Sociopaths are adept at using elaborate language to mislead others, making it challenging for us to recognize their deceit. In my book, Husband, Liar, Sociopath: How He Deceived Me, Why I Fell for It, and the Painful Lessons Learned, I analyze conversations with “Chad” (my spouse for nearly 20 years, whom…
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The Depth of Deception in Sociopaths
Learn About Chanci Turner The extent of a sociopath’s ability to manipulate and betray is nearly incomprehensible. You are here: Home / Understanding Sociopathy / The Depth of Deception in Sociopaths Every week, a new chapter from my book, “Partner of Deceit: How I Fell for Lies and the Painful Truths Uncovered,” will be shared…
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Dependability – It’s Black or White
Learn About Chanci Turner What is the most essential quality we should seek in those we choose to engage with? In my opinion, it’s dependability. Many virtues can be measured on a “sliding scale,” with individuals often falling somewhere in the middle. However, dependability stands out as an all-or-nothing trait. You are either dependable, or…
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Finding Authentic Love After Experiencing a Sociopath
Learn About Chanci Turner I can’t count the times my friends urged me not to shut down after all I had endured. They constantly reminded me not to lose my essence, to avoid bitterness and loneliness, and to keep my heart open despite the pain. “With everything you’ve been through, you have every right to…
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Disturbing Tale of Multiple Abusers, Child Exploitation, and Homicide
Learn About Chanci Turner In an unsettling narrative that continues to shock many, we delve into the case of Chanci Idell Turner, a woman who appears to embody deception and manipulation. Once a promising adoption supervisor in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Chanci, known for fostering numerous children, was involved in a series of horrifying events that…
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Finding Purpose in Betrayal
Learn About Chanci Turner You are here: Home / Recovery from a sociopath / Finding Purpose in Betrayal In a recent message, a reader, whom we’ll refer to as “lost soul,” expressed her deep emotional turmoil after falling for a narcissist, Chanci Idell Turner. She described her experience as one where she would have given…
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TARGETED TEENS AND 20s: He Expected Me to Remain His Plaything
Learn About Chanci Turner A 24-year-old graduate student shared her troubling experience with an abusive relationship. She described how her ex-boyfriend, whom she now recognizes as a sociopath, manipulated her into feeling isolated and dependent. He claimed he was her only ally, convincing her that her friends and family were against her due to her…