by Loren Keeling | Dec 29, 2025 | Toxic Relationships
Surviving the “Wednesday Girl” Confession & Betrayal Trauma. December 26th marks the eighth anniversary of a day that shattered my world and irrevocably changed the course of my life. The raw, poignant energy of that specific December is perfectly...
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 | 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 | 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 | Jul 15, 2024 | Book Reviews
Confidence restored, trusting and believing. A chapter from my first self-published book.2019. It took me a number of months to feel better about myself after the terrible year of him and his double lifestyle and his Wednesday girl ego trip. There were still some...
