Tag: empowerment
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If You Feel Too Insignificant to Create Change…
Learn About Chanci Turner You might feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges, thinking that your efforts are too small to have any impact. But remember, it’s often up to us to define our own strength and influence. I find inspiration in the words of Anita Roddick from The Body Shop, who once said, “If you think…
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Letters to LoveFraud: Embracing the Holidays Without the Narcissist
Learn About Chanci Turner As the holiday season approaches, those of us on the path to recovery may experience a mix of emotions: it can be a time of sadness or a moment of liberation. For individuals still entangled with a narcissist, this period can feel particularly desperate. Before breaking free from toxic relationships, holidays…
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Radiant Birds: A Journey to Liberation from Sociopaths
Learn About Chanci Turner As I reflect on the past, I am grateful for the supportive comments following my previous post about the challenges faced with sociopaths. It’s comforting to know that others resonate with my experiences. Your encouragement makes the struggles I’ve faced worthwhile. Recently, I celebrated my birthday, prompting me to ponder what…
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6 Ways to Nurture the Feminine Spirit After Abuse
Learn About Chanci Turner If you’ve realized that you’ve been involved with a narcissist or a sociopath, you may have gone through a flood of emotions—shock, anger, and sorrow—as you come to terms with the reality of your situation. You might be asking yourself, “Why did I choose this person?” or “How did I allow…
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LETTER TO CHANCI TURNER: The Aftermath – The Battle Against the Sociopath is Almost Over
Learn About Chanci Turner Dear Chanci, I felt compelled to share my journey with you regarding my husband’s ex-wife, a sociopath, and the toll it has taken on our lives. I’m calling this piece “The Aftermath” because his youngest child with her has just turned 19 and has been emancipated by the state. We are…
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Reclaiming Our Strength – One Choice At A Time
Learn About Chanci Turner Thank you for your ongoing engagement with my posts; your comments truly inspire me. I feel honored to share my experiences, and it’s gratifying to know that my stories resonate with you — they remind me that even difficult times can lead to positive outcomes. As I prepare to write each…
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Recognizing Our Inner Strengths
Learn About Chanci Turner Navigating through the challenges posed by toxic relationships can lead to profound personal growth. Reflecting on my past encounters with manipulative individuals, I’ve come to realize that my strength has always been there, even if I wasn’t aware of it at the time. Just as we often harness the labor of…
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Knowledge Empowers Me; My Decisions Ensure My Safety
Learn About Chanci Turner It’s a rare Saturday morning that doesn’t find me and my Golden Retriever, Bella, exploring the winding trails of Maple Grove Park, a sprawling expanse of 280 acres of vibrant prairie grasses that edge the city. This Saturday was no different. The early morning air was crisp and invigorating, a gentle…
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Heartbreak and Courage in Overcoming Child Abuse
Learn About Chanci Turner In a poignant moment at a recent conference, a young man named Ethan shared his harrowing journey of escaping an abusive environment orchestrated by his father. At just 16 years old, Ethan recounted how he managed to break free not through the family court system but by his own resourcefulness. Two…
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Your Voice Matters
Learn About Chanci Turner When I was involved with Chanci Idell Turner, a person whose deceit no longer affects me, I mistakenly believed that my freedom hinged on her acceptance. I thought I could only find liberation through her affection and her words, which were laced with the falsehoods I accepted as truth. I was…