Friday, November 22, 2024

Kathleen Keith

Kathleen Keith survived an abusive childhood, worked through university ("I saw an education as my way out") and, in her words, "married the first guy who came along because I was taught I was too ugly and stupid to ever have choices." As the years passed, she questioned why her life was a constant cycle of mood swings, anger, gaslighting, and coercive control from her husband. Determined to change, she started meditation, therapy, and self-reflection, gradually transforming her life. Two years later, she left the marriage, traveled the world, and now lives peacefully, sharing her Transformation Action Plan in her book 'The Miserable Marriage Handbook for Women', to help others escape abuse.

Sabotaging Success: The Impact of Coercive Control on Careers and Education

In many abusive relationships involving coercive control, the abuser's need for control extends far beyond the home and into their partner's career and educational...

Sheila’s Escape from Coercive Control (Video)

When Sheila first met Michael, she was swept away in a whirlwind romance – he gave her flowers, made grand gestures, and brought a...

Unique Challenges Faced by Male Victims of Coercive Control

While most research focuses on women as the victims of coercive control, men can also fall victim to these tactics. However, male victims often...

Systems Abuse: Exploitation of Legal and Institutional Systems to Control Victims

Systems abuse is an abuser's calculated use of legal, bureaucratic, and institutional structures to control, intimidate, and harass their victims. Abusers exploit the very...

50 Common Gaslighting Phrases and What They Really Mean

Gaslighting is among the most deceptive forms of manipulation. It happens when an abuser systematically erodes your sense of reality, creating confusion and self-doubt....

A New Beginning: Escaping Domestic Abuse in Later Life (Video)

Despite the family’s polished exterior, the reality inside Mary Lou’s home was defined by fear and control, and the painful experience of abuse in...

Emotional Abuse vs. Psychological Abuse: What’s the Difference?

When discussing abusive behavior, the terms “emotional abuse” and “psychological abuse” are often used interchangeably, leaving many people wondering whether there is a distinction...

Coercive Control, Rules, and the Micromanagement of Daily Life

One of the common features of coercive control in relationships is the relentless micromanagement of everyday life—strict rules, limitations, and expectations that govern a...

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