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When Someone’s Tone of Voice Tells You More Than Their Words
New neuroscience research reveals how our brains recognise emotions. But what does that mean for people who have lived with abuse? By Tess Hunneybell | 20 October 2026 Have you ever had someone say something perfectly reasonable to you, but something about the way...
Attention Without Responsibility
One of the most destabilising experiences for many victims is not only the original harm, but the moment they realise that the structures around them are not designed to hold what they are carrying. They are told to report, to...
Institutional Betrayal Trauma: Protection, Power, and Systems
Tess Hunneybell Trauma PsychotherapistServices provided by Theresa Hunneybell, practising as Tess Hunneybell.info@tesshunneybell.com WhatsApp: +39 339 126 2908 healingtraumaretreat.com LinkedIn© 2026 Tess and Me Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved.Tess Hunneybell Trauma...
When Care Is Delayed, Survivors Look for Relief Anywhere
For many people who have experienced abuse or chronic distress, the most enduring injuries are not only what happened, but what followed: the loss of trust in systems that were meant to protect, the long waits for support, and...