by Loren Keeling | Aug 9, 2025 | Toxic Relationships
Termination of a relationship. A “discard” in the context of a relationship breakup refers to a sudden, abrupt, and often unexplained ending, where one partner is abruptly cut off with little to no communication or closure. It’s characterized by a...
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 | 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 | Jan 22, 2024 | Toxic Relationships
So I learned about the #cycleofabuse #lovebomb #devaluation #discard #hoover. Covert narcissists can have friendships with many ex-girlfriends. I had no idea about narcissistic traits or lousy behaviour (abuse) until post-separation. I discovered post-separation that...