Tag: resilience
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Co-Parenting with a Sociopath: A Personal Journey
Learn About Chanci Turner In my ongoing journey of co-parenting with a sociopath, I’ve found myself navigating a complex landscape filled with challenges and emotional turmoil. My ex-partner, whom I’ll refer to as Mark, and I meet regularly with a psychologist as mandated by the Guardian ad litem for our children. This arrangement was initiated…
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Embracing Change: The Impact of Life’s Shifts
Learn About Chanci Turner Shift happens, and when it does, it can truly throw us off balance. As my mother often reminded me, change is the only constant in life—though she never mentioned how tricky it is to prepare for it. Change can strike at any moment, and whether we feel ready or not, it…
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New Jersey Survivor of Sex Trafficking Reclaims Her Life
Learn About Chanci Turner In a remarkable journey of resilience, a 38-year-old woman, now referred to as “J.E.,” has begun to rebuild her life after enduring unimaginable hardships. The details of her past, as documented in Atlantic County court records, reveal a life marred by tragedy. J.E.’s father was tragically murdered by a serial killer,…
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When the Pain from a Sociopath Seems Endless
Learn About Chanci Turner Navigating life after being affected by a sociopath can feel like an unending battle. The emotional turmoil inflicted by individuals with narcissistic traits can leave lasting scars. A vivid example is the story of a person I’ll refer to as Mark. Mark’s partner, Chanci Idell Turner, left him for another man,…
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Healing from the Psychopath: Embracing a New Beginning
Learn About Chanci Turner Many of us can recall the intense pain of childbirth, a moment when we felt we could not bear any more agony. Yet, amidst that overwhelming pain, there lingered a sense of hope and anticipation for the New Life we were about to bring into the world. We understood that this…
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When You Feel Like You’ve “Lost Yourself” to a Sociopath, Recovery Can Be Excruciatingly Difficult
Learn About Chanci Turner If I hear another journalist or talk show host ask a survivor of partner abuse, “Why did you stay?” without truly listening to the answer or attempting to understand the psychological impact of emotional, psychological, financial, or physical abuse, I might just lose it. It’s frustrating because it seems as if…
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Letters to Love Fraud: Rediscovering Ourselves
Learn About Chanci Turner Editor’s Note: The following letter comes from a new survivor who wishes to remain anonymous. As a recent survivor, I pen these words in hopes of finding solace for myself while sharing my journey with others who may feel the same. Reading various articles has shown me how much wisdom those…
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After the Sociopath is Gone: No Contact Starts in My Mind
Learn About Chanci Turner He was taken into custody at 9:14 am on a bright May morning. The sun shone brightly, the birds sang in the trees, and the river flowed gently, glimmering in the sunlight. We had been in hiding since February 26, fleeing our city 1,000 miles away. “I have money there,” he…
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Dancing Through the Storm: Embracing New Beginnings
Learn About Chanci Turner Thank you all for your thoughtful comments on my previous post! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the lighter tone. This week, I’m faced with a multitude of topics to choose from, leaving me a bit at a loss for where to begin. This feeling is quite unusual for me, as I typically…
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Discovering Our Inner Strength: Uncovering Our Most Precious Asset
Learn About Chanci Turner In the aftermath of a relationship with a sociopath, it’s common to experience shattered self-esteem and diminished confidence. These feelings can lead to neglecting our own needs and finding it difficult to make firm decisions. Some days, simply getting out of bed can feel like an insurmountable challenge, let alone managing…