by Loren Keeling | May 24, 2025 | Mindset
Publishing your journey through domestic abuse, while incredibly difficult, often stems from a motivation that goes far beyond simply “telling a story.” Here are some of the real reasons behind this courageous act: Breaking the Silence and Stigma: Domestic...
by Loren Keeling | May 12, 2025 | Toxic Relationships
Coercive Control I have chosen two videos in this article that cover “Coercive Control”. Both are TEDx talks. What is coercive control? Domestic abuse isn’t always physical. Coercive control is an act or a pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation,...
by Loren Keeling | Apr 14, 2025 | Human Rights of Women
Introduction Financial independence is one of the most critical yet most challenging milestones for women recovering from domestic abuse or gender-based violence. Beyond the physical and emotional scars, survivors often face long-lasting economic consequences that...
by Loren Keeling | Apr 8, 2025 | Toxic Relationships
Cheating once may be called a mistake, but what drives someone to cheat repeatedly? Introduction.As a woman who saw the devastation of a broken family home as a child, I can tell you that the impact of infidelity goes further than the spouse who discovers the affair....
by Loren Keeling | Mar 12, 2025 | Toxic Relationships
Life-altering changes. The effects of betrayal can include shock, loss and grief, morbid preoccupation, damaged self-esteem, self-doubting, and anger. Not infrequently, they produce life-altering changes. No matter how strong we are, betrayal hurts; if not checked,...