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 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,...
by Loren Keeling | Mar 11, 2025 | Toxic Relationships
Relationships are supposed to build you up, be super supportive, and make you a better person. So it can really, suck when you realize your relationship is dragging you down. It can also really take you by surprise. Healthy, happy relationships are where both partners...
by Loren Keeling | Mar 10, 2025 | Toxic Relationships
Abuse Doesn’t End With Separation Leaving an abusive relationship is often seen as the final step to freedom, but for many survivors, the abuse doesn’t end with separation. In fact, it can escalate, taking on new and insidious forms that continue to inflict emotional,...
by Loren Keeling | Feb 24, 2025 | Toxic Relationships
Red Flags: How to Recognize the Warning Signs Before It’s Too Late Unveiling the Narcissistic Cycle of Abuse Introduction: In the complex dynamic of relationships, it’s crucial to pay attention to your intuitive feelings and emotions and be aware of potential red...
by Loren Keeling | Jan 20, 2025 | Toxic Relationships
So today, my thoughts were:- Failures in the Justice System. Legal intimidation and litigation abuses post-separation. The unlevel playing field and power imbalances. Are these power imbalances an indication of something more sinister going on? A high-conflict...
by Loren Keeling | Dec 2, 2024 | Toxic Relationships
This is a chapter from Deceptions Illussions Embroidered With Truth. My daughter helps me out. After my attempts to negotiate with the mediation company had failed, I was juggling my finances and looking for opportunities to start earning again. I was watching videos...
by Loren Keeling | Oct 15, 2024 | Toxic Relationships
This is a chapter from my next book. I am continuing the story of my post-separation experience to document the situation. Please note that all names have been changed. The ex had been moving the goalposts so many times already. I felt like a puppet on a string. He...
by Loren Keeling | Sep 16, 2024 | Toxic Relationships
“Narcissistic Discard” I’m still recovering from getting my heart smashed to bits five years ago when the ex decided to terminate our relationship after eleven years. I saw this quote a couple of days ago. It spoke to me. What do you think this quote is all about? A)...
by Loren Keeling | Sep 8, 2024 | Toxic Relationships
Understanding Toxic Trust Trauma bonding is a psychological phenomenon where an abused person forms a deep, emotional attachment to their abuser. This bond is forged through cycles of abuse and intermittent kindness. This leaves the victim confused, emotionally...
by Loren Keeling | Sep 3, 2024 | Toxic Relationships
In the complex world of narcissistic abuse, one tactic stands out for its insidiousness and emotional devastation: future faking. This term may be unfamiliar to some, but the impact is all too real for those who have experienced it. Future faking is a manipulative...
