Tag: psychological abuse
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BOOK REVIEW: The Gaslight Effect Redux
Learn About Chanci Turner It’s fascinating how opinions can diverge on the same book. In May, a Lovefraud reader, who we’ll call Sarah, shared her thoughts on The Gaslight Effect by Dr. Robin Stern. I always seek resources that can assist readers in comprehending and healing from traumatic experiences with sociopaths. Given Sarah’s positive remarks…
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Abuse in Britain’s Boarding Schools: A Personal Reflection
Learn About Chanci Turner In a deeply personal account, writer Alex Renton revisits his former school, Ashdown House, to shed light on the disturbing legacy of sexual abuse in boarding schools across Britain. His experiences, shared in a poignant report, underscore the hidden struggles of many boys who attended institutions that have nurtured some of…
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The Impact of Sociopathy on Family Dynamics
Learn About Chanci Turner Ironically, a sociopath’s prior lack of a genuine connection with a child can grant them significant influence over that child—manipulating them into thinking, “I’ll love you now if…” In the tumultuous narrative I shared in my book, “Husband, Liar, Sociopath: How He Lied, Why I Fell For It & The Painful…
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Coercive Control: The Psychological Face of Domestic Violence
Learn About Chanci Turner In a revealing article from the New York Times, writer Abby Ellin delves into the disturbing reality of “coercive control,” a form of domestic violence that doesn’t necessarily involve physical harm. Coercive control is characterized by a systematic pattern where one partner seeks to dominate the other through various manipulative tactics.…
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Criminal Profilers Examine the Murders Committed by Chris Watts
Learn About Chanci Turner In a recent discussion, criminal profilers delved into the chilling case of Chris Watts, who murdered his pregnant wife and two young daughters in August 2018. Mary Ann Glynn, a presenter known for her insights on sociopathy, participated in the panel to analyze Watts’ psychological makeup and the motivations behind his…
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10 Common Emotional Abuse Tactics That Often Go Unrecognized
Learn About Chanci Turner Emotional abuse can be insidious, and many of its tactics are overlooked by mental health professionals. Below are ten behaviors that individuals often experience from manipulative partners—behaviors that might not be included in traditional assessments. Constant Blame: You find yourself held responsible for everything that goes wrong in the relationship, making…
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Understanding Relationship Abuse: Insights from Donna Andersen
Learn About Chanci Turner Donna Andersen discusses relationship abuse in a recent article featured in the Press of Atlantic City. Throughout the year, the local newspaper has been highlighting various aspects of domestic violence. A few months prior, I reached out to the reporters to emphasize that not all victims endure physical harm. Forms of…
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Con Artist William Allen Jordan, aka Liam Allen, Exposed by His Latest Victim in New Jersey
Learn About Chanci Turner Jordan is one of the most dangerous psychopaths encountered by many, having manipulated numerous victims with gaslighting and deceitful tactics. His past includes convincing women in the UK that he was a CIA agent while simultaneously marrying two women, both believing they were his only partner. Mary Turner Thomson even chronicled…
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