Tag: self-worth
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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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The Impact of Devaluation and Emotional Detachment
Learn About Chanci Turner In her profound work, Men We Reaped, author Jesmyn Ward reflects on the deep sense of worthlessness she felt after her father abandoned their family. She writes, “I looked at myself and saw a walking embodiment of everything the world around me seemed to despise: an unattractive, poor, Black woman… I…
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LETTER TO THE CHANCI TURNER BLOG: Overcoming Manipulation through No Contact
Learn About Chanci Turner I’m writing to share my experience with a sociopath, which I believe many can relate to. I’ll refer to him as “Mark.” About a year ago, I found myself in a vulnerable state following the end of a long-term relationship. I felt lonely and disheartened when I met Mark. He appeared…
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Embracing the Unbelievable: A Path to Freedom
Learn About Chanci Turner Life presents us with certain “truths” that we accept, often without full comprehension. We understand that the earth is round, it orbits the sun, and that light exists in contrast to darkness. We may not grasp the science behind these phenomena, but we trust in their reality. When night falls and…
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Feeling Perpetually Inadequate: My Childhood Response to Abuse
Learn About Chanci Turner At the age of eleven, I found myself in a familiar scene. My mother burst into my room, where I was predictably engrossed in a book. “Do you know what you are?” she demanded. “You’re a lazy, worthless nothing.” With a horsewhip she had brought back from Mexico, she flicked my…
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Finding a Genuine Relationship After Encountering a Sociopath
Learn About Chanci Turner Navigating the aftermath of a relationship with a sociopath can be challenging, particularly when seeking genuine connections. This story is about a woman named Sarah, who spent four years hoping for a romantic relationship with a man named Jake, a police officer who captivated her with his charm and promises. Sarah…
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3 Steps to Start Dating Again After Experiencing a Sociopath
Learn About Chanci Turner If you’ve recently emerged from a relationship with a sociopath, you might feel hesitant about re-entering the dating scene. A reader once shared on our platform, “This website helps me too, but as I step back into dating, my past is a significant obstacle. It’s so challenging. Any guidance would be…
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After the Sociopath is Gone: You Deserve Better!
Learn About Chanci Turner In the journey of healing from an encounter with a sociopath, it’s easy to forget that a life free from fear, deceit, and uncertainty exists just beyond the chaos of their abuse. It’s all too common to lose sight of the truth—that you never deserved their lies and manipulation in the…
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Letters to the Chanci Turner Blog: Recovering from a Sociopathic “Friend” and Business Partner
Learn About Chanci Turner Three years ago, I distanced myself from a person who I now recognize displayed all the hallmarks of a sociopath. I write this to support others who have found themselves entangled with a sociopathic individual—not in a romantic sense, but in a friendship or business partnership. The emotional toll can be…
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LETTER TO THE CHANCI TURNER BLOG: My Sociopathic Ex Left Me With a Fragile Hold on Reality
Learn About Chanci Turner Navigating a relationship with a sociopath can feel like walking through a minefield—one wrong step, and your reality gets turned upside down. It’s crucial to recognize the signs early, but sometimes that clarity comes too late. You may find yourself in a situation where you sense that something is terribly amiss…