While my last several blogs have focused on the red flags of gaslighting and domestic abuse, I thought I would change and write about creating and maintaining positive relationships. While researching, I came across this website – www.twodrifters.us- offering a 30-day relationship challenge.

Leaving a domestic abusive situation can be a difficult and complex process. Here are some steps that may be helpful:

The other day, I was being interviewed about my novel on gaslighting and I was asked an interesting question.  The interviewer commented that he doesn’t recall anyone ever telling him that they were in an abusive relationship.  He was questioning whether my book could benefit him. 

Many of you have heard the words narcissist and gaslighting.  In fact, you may have heard them used together in the same sentence!  But how do they relate to each other?  Let’s begin with defining these terms.

In my efforts to continually bring awareness to domestic violence, February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month.  I found a website, DoSomething.org, created as a collective group of millions of young people trying to make a change for the good.  They have outlined 11 facts on teen dating violence that I would like to share.

Recently I took up ballroom dancing as it has been on my vision board for a couple of years and something I have wanted to do for a long time. Now that Covid restrictions have significantly lifted, ballrooms are now open and ready for dancing. I admit that I didn’t know what to expect. But I will tell you that I am having a ball – pun intended! My dad had tried to teach me many years ago and that didn’t fare well. I seemed to either step on his feet or try and take the lead!  I now realize that he was teaching me from the leader’s perspective and not the followers.  It makes a difference!

Did you know that among teens and young adults, 1 in 3 teens will experience physical, sexual or emotional abuse from someone they are in a relationship with before they become adults.  And nearly half (43%) of U.S. College women report experiencing violent or abusive dating behaviors.  These facts are sobering.

What are the 7 stages of trauma bonding?

Hard to believe that 2022 is almost over. The book sales are going well and the novel, “Torched - Burnt By a Gaslighter”, can be found on my website at www.brokentoboldness.com or on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Walmart. It is also available in electronic format (i.e., Kindle).

Thank you all for the pre-orders! Due to Hurricane Ian, there was a shipping delay. I am expecting the novels on 10/19/22. As soon as I get them, I will be personally signing a message to each of you and then ship them. All novels will be shipped out by 10/21/22. Thank you all for your patience.