WHEN DATING HURTS

Content/Trigger Warnings: domestic abuse, domestic violence, alcoholism, and graphic violence. This is part two of a two-part narrative. What you hear on this WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast episode was created by artificial intelligence. It is not a real person's voice. The words spoken are a composite of beliefs and concepts expressed by dating and domestic abusers found within notes and interviews. T...

Content/Trigger Warnings: domestic abuse, domestic violence, alcoholism, and graphic violence. This is part one of a two-part narrative. What you hear on this WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast episode was created by artificial intelligence. It is not a real person's voice. The words spoken are a composite of beliefs and concepts expressed by dating and domestic abusers found within notes and interviews. T...

The WHEN DATING HURTS podcast has covered many facets of the domestic violence issue. But this one is new.  Abusers often have patterns of violence towards all members of a household including children and pets. It’s difficult enough for the abused to find shelter for themselves. For that reason, many survivors stay in abusive homes for fear of subjecting their pets to continued abuse if left behi...

Brenda's story has many twists and turns.  You will hear the insidious ways her abuser would not give up when she expressed no further interest in him. He was going to maintain control over her no matter what. Wrestling control over her life was all but impossible. This WHEN DATING HURTS episode will hold your attention while you learn the ways to break free from the iron grip of domestic violence...

Sebastian Soul has been a sought-after international dating coach for over a decade. He is also the host of two very different podcasts: the “Get Him Keep Him” podcast and the “Get Over Him” podcast.     In our two-part conversation, Sebastian and I took turns interviewing each other. The expectation was our final edited interview would appear on my podcast and one of his. I found Sebastian to be...

Sebastian Soul has been a sought-after international dating coach for over a decade. He is also the host of two very different podcasts: the “Get Him Keep Him” podcast and the “Get Over Him” podcast.   In our two-part conversation, Sebastian and I took turns interviewing each other. The expectation was our final edited interview would appear on my podcast and his. I found Sebastian to be deeply kn...

From time to time, I was interviewed on someone else's podcast. This is one of those occasions.  "I Need Blue", hosted by Jen Lee, shares real-life stories of people who have experienced traumatic situations. It's a podcast that supports survivors of violent crimes. It also gives thanks to law enforcement professionals who were there to save the day. Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURT...

Susan Saurman and I met in early 2021 when we traded emails soon after she read my book, WHEN DATING HURTS (Amazon). She told me about her upbringing—how it was in a home made terrifying by domestic violence perpetrated by her cruel tyrannical father.  In this WHEN DATING HURTS episode, hear Susan describe her life of abuse and tragedy. She describes her abusive upbringing, the paralyzing fear she...

Dear Listeners, I was fortunate get time with Dr. Colleen Lelli. In this interview, she talks about her book, "Trauma Sensitive Schools - The Importance of Instilling Grit, Determination, and Resilience", which explains what can actually be going on within a student's mind caused by ongoing disruptions away from school. You will find Dr. Lelli's observations eye-opening. You will see what I mean. ...

Emily McCoy facilitates the Financial Empowerment Program at Laurel House, the largest domestic violence agency in Montgomery County, PA. Laurel House serves individuals, families, and communities. Financial Abuse does not get enough attention. It is found in 99% of domestic violence cases. This interview with Emily covers the most common facets of financial abuse. She will discuss ways to prevent...

This is part two of two parts with Alexandra. Her story follows along the path of many dating abuse victims. There were ample warning signs presented, but she didn't recognize them for what they were. And she stayed on a path that could have been her destruction.   Taylor took advantage of Alexandra with every opportunity he created. When listening to this episode of the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast,...

This is part one of two parts with Alexandra.  Her story follows along the path of many dating abuse victims. There were ample warning signs presented, but she didn't recognize them for what they were. And she stayed on a path that could have been her destruction. Taylor took advantage of Alexandra with every opportunity he created. When listening to this episode of the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast,...

This is part three of three parts with Sarah. Sarah lives in Melbourne, Australia and yet her story could have emanated from anywhere. You will recognize the patterns. Nice woman meets guy and falls for him. He seems like what she was looking for but begins to show signs of potential trouble. She ignores signs and stays with him. It gets worse, but she works around the rough spots. We have heard i...

This is part two of three parts with Sarah.  Sarah lives in Melbourne, Australia and yet her story could have emanated from anywhere. You will recognize the patterns. Nice woman meets guy and falls for him. He seems like what she was looking for but begins to show signs of potential trouble. She ignores signs and stays with him. It gets worse, but she works around the rough spots.   We have heard...

Sarah lives in Melbourne, Australia and yet her story could have emanated from anywhere.  You will recognize the patterns.  Nice woman meets guy and falls for him. He seems like what she was looking for but begins to show signs of potential trouble. She ignores signs and stays with him. It gets worse, but she works around the rough spots. We have heard it before, but it is good to hear it from som...

Former Deputy Sheriff, Joy Farrow, and Technologist and Domestic Violence Survivor, Laura Frombach, have authored the new book entitled, "Street Smart Safety for Women: Your Guide to Defensive Living”. It is available for purchase now. This book was written to help women learn how to defend themselves and give them the tools to continue pursuing their interests and upkeep their physical and mental...

Dave Thomas is focused on projects pertaining to the National Law Enforcement Leadership Initiative on Violence Against Women—which is funded by the United States Office on Violence Against Women.  During his law enforcement career with Maryland’s Montgomery County Police Department, Dave taught at the Police Training Academy, served on the S.W.A.T. team, was a Hostage Negotiator, and a member of...

This is part two of a two-part story of abuse during high school. Think of it as “Dating Violence 101”. Rebecca takes us back to her high school years. As a sophomore, she met a guy and thought she was in love with him. He took full advantage of her. This story is a narrative all parents should hear and share. Yes, it happened a few years back, but it could have been the same as a relationship tak...

This is part one of a two-part story of abuse during high school. Think of it as “Dating Violence 101”. Rebecca takes us back to her high school years. As a sophomore, she met a guy and thought she was in love with him. He took full advantage of her. This story is a narrative all parents should hear and share. Yes, it happened a few years back, but it could have been the same as a relationship tak...

On this informative episode of the WHEN DATING HURTS podcast series, we had the honor of speaking with Rosie Santulli. Rosie has been involved with the Women’s Center of Montgomery County for over ten years. The Women’s Center of Montgomery County is a domestic violence service near Philadelphia. After a long career as a research scientist in both academia and with Johnson & Johnson, Rosie felt it...

We were fortunate to catch up with Angela Hayde and hear her dating violence story. In captivating detail, she tells what it was like to be dating a young man who was abusive to her when she was in high school and in college. In this "on again/off again" relationship, Angela gave it her best. You will hear how it began and how it deteriorated. You might ask why she stayed in this. She explain in t...

Lt. Heather Glogolich and I met during an all-day conference on domestic violence (DV) in October 2020. We were so impressed with each other’s presentations we knew we needed to do something together. This podcast episode is that solid start.  DV Can Happen to Anyone: On October 16th, 2008, Heather's life changed forever when she became the victim of intense emotional and physical abuse at the han...

This is part two of two parts focused on dating abuse. Jessica had her life going in the right direction until she met up with Jeff. She accommodated him way too much, and he took full advantage of her generosity. Jessica's innocence shines through in this WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast interview. She admits she was naive with her handling of Jeff. She trusted him and received no respect in return.  Fo...

This is part one of two parts focused on dating abuse.  Jessica had her life going in the right direction until she met up with Jeff. She accommodated him way too much, and he took full advantage of her generosity.  Jessica's innocence shines through in this WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast interview. She admits she was naive with her handling of Jeff. She trusted him and received no respect in return. F...

Has it ended? Not yet. Not in the mind of Marcus. Jill began dating Marcus when she was 16. He was a few years older but seemed to be everything she wanted. Unfortunately, he brought plenty of trouble with him. Listen to Jill, who lives in Canada, as she takes us through falling in love with a guy who used all the classic tactics seen in unhealthy relationships. No matter what she faced with him,...