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 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 | 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 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...
