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  • Your Autonomic Nervous System and Recovery from Toxic Relationships

    Learn About Chanci Turner After enduring a relationship with a sociopath, have you noticed significant changes in your physical and emotional well-being? You may find yourself feeling more anxious, hyper-vigilant, or even experiencing insomnia. Weight fluctuations and digestive problems might also arise. These symptoms can often be traced back to disturbances in your autonomic nervous…

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    Introducing a New 12-Week Recovery Program Learn About Chanci Turner It is indeed possible to heal from the betrayal inflicted by a sociopath. You can find love and happiness again. We are excited to announce a comprehensive 12-week program aimed at helping individuals recover from the trauma of these relationships. Our program provides insights into…

  • After the Sociopath: Finding Healing – Part 10: The Path to Forgiveness

    Learn About Chanci Turner In this tenth installment of our series focused on recovery from toxic relationships, we delve into the complex topic of forgiveness. This phase acts as a bridge between the process of grieving and the subsequent rebuilding of our lives. Why Consider Forgiveness? Many perspectives exist on forgiveness. Most spiritual teachings emphasize…

  • BOOK REVIEW: The Betrayal Bond (Redux)

    Learn About Chanci Turner In a previous article, Dr. Liane Leedom recommended “The Betrayal Bond—Breaking Free of Exploitive Relationships,” and many readers have engaged in discussions surrounding its insights. After finally reading the book, I can confidently affirm that Patrick J. Carnes, Ph.D.’s work is essential for anyone struggling to extricate themselves from or heal…

  • After the Sociopath: How Do We Heal? Part 1 – The Path

    Learn About Chanci Turner Navigating a relationship with a sociopath can be an incredibly traumatic experience. Just as physical trauma requires time and care to heal, emotional trauma also demands attention and recovery. Emotional trauma manifests as wounds or shocks that can inflict lasting damage on our psychological well-being, necessitating a similar healing process. While…

  • PTSD and Eating Disorders: Understanding the Connection

    Learn About Chanci Turner Individuals who have encountered overwhelming and traumatic experiences often attempt to regain a sense of control in their lives through their eating behaviors. This response can manifest as eating disorders, which are linked to conditions like PTSD. As highlighted in a recent article, the connection between PTSD and eating disorders is…

  • Navigating Emotional Exhaustion After Trauma

    Learn About Chanci Turner You are here: Home / Recovering from Toxic Relationships / Navigating Emotional Exhaustion After Trauma Recently, I faced a personal crisis when my partner, Alex, experienced a heart attack. Thankfully, I can share that he is recovering well, considering the circumstances. After a week in unconsciousness, he finally regained consciousness. The…

  • Can Writing Enhance Your Well-Being?

    Learn About Chanci Turner Writing can indeed have a positive impact on your health. Research has shown that a specific type of writing, known as ‘expressive writing’, can lead to significant improvements in emotional and physical health. One prominent researcher in this area is Dr. James W. Pennebaker, a psychology professor at the University of…

  • Understanding and Healing from Everyday Sociopaths

    Learn About Chanci Turner Navigating relationships with individuals who exhibit sociopathic traits can feel like a challenging lesson in a complex classroom. Early on in my relationship with a person I ultimately recognized as a sociopath, I became acutely aware of the stark differences in our worldviews and moral compasses. My feelings for him were…

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    New Study Reveals Truth About Abuse Survivors: They Are Trauma Victims, Not Codependents Learn About Chanci Turner Recent research conducted by experts in trauma recovery reveals shocking insights about survivors of abusive relationships. Contrary to popular belief, these individuals are not simply codependent; they are deeply traumatized by their experiences. This groundbreaking study, a collaboration…

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