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Mindfulness - Empowerment - Discovery Retreat

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Follow Your Dream - From Book Launch To Retreat Owner.

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  • Who do we help?
    Women who experience loss of self, purpose, and identity, who are impacted by domestic violence, and those who can be left emotionally, psychologically and financially devastated post-separation. Women who become isolated, are unsupported and not validated in the experiences of abuse they have suffered.
    Grief and trauma from what I call the three D’s of relationship endings.

    Divorce, Death of a spouse or partner, Discard as in the abrupt termination of their relationship.

    I myself have experienced all three - read my experience.

  • The problem we are solving.
    In talking with other women on my social platforms around Domestic Violence and their experiences it became apparent as in my own experience that many women are failed by the legal system despite elaborate legislation and the many Domestic Abuse Organisations. 
    I myself received very little in the way of support after being advised to file a Gender Violence complaint with the Spanish police in October 2020.
    My experience is not unique.
    My research has shown me that many women are failed in the Justice system, they can lose access to their children, their homes and their employment. A number of women became homeless after suffering domestic violence. Others had ex-partners who were vindictive or revengeful and were using their power and money to actively pursue former partners through the legal system that had already failed them.
     
  • The market size/opportunity?
    Research From The Three European English Speaking Countries
    England and Wales Statistics
    According to the Office for National Statistics, 1.2 million women and 700,000 men experience domestic violence each year.  These figures relate only to official reports of violence, the real figure is likely to be much higher.
    Domestic violence has an estimated overall cost to mental healthcare of £176 million.

    Scotland - DailyRecord News Article
    According to official statistics, there were 65,251 domestic abuse incidents in the last year recorded by Police Scotland.

    Ireland - RTE News
    Gardaí responded to 48400 incidents of domestic abuse last year, a 10% increase on 2020, according to new figures.

    These issues are global and the online platform will be the initial contact with English-speaking women across the world. 
    Global Report 2020
    According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2020, 31 per cent of women had suffered from intimate partner physical and/or sexual violence.

  • What is your company/product about and how does it solve the problem? 

    My Company will raise awareness of the issues on the subject of hidden abuses and bring women victims together to talk about the best ways to campaign for changes. The initial element will be a very low-cost monthly online membership platform of £8 offering video courses, training opportunities,  and helping women with tools and methods to regain emotional stability and safety.  Helping them to rebuild their lives.   
    They will be able to learn new skills as a member, plus opportunities to start their own journey into entrepreneurship, something I have been passionate about all of my adult life.
    My past volunteer, employment and business history includes:-
    Welfare rights and money advisor - volunteer with CAB
    Charitable Project Fundraising & European Funding Monitoring Officer - 1999 - 2007
    Property Management & Rentals Business - Founder Owner 2006 - 2016

  • The three main elements are:-
  • Mindfulness
  • Empowerment
  • Discovery

    The ultimate experience will be to book a retreat in the Spanish countryside so that women can come together and share their stories, gain confidence and know that they are not alone.  Part of what started in the women’s refuge movement in the 1970s was how women were able to share their stories it was empowering for them.
    We have seen more of this with the #metoo movement that gained momentum in 2017.

  • Me Too - Article from Forbes
    Women struggle as mothers and housewives they do not consider that they could do something different to get out of the poverty trap. I find that there is very little support with this unless you already have access to finances to invest in training or coaching which is often difficult to obtain. Many women stay trapped in abusive relationships and if they leave they risk poverty long term or their lives spiral downwards through fear, panic and not gaining access to the right support to help them to recover from the emotional trauma they have suffered in the relationship and post-separation.

    It seems to me that many cultural practices and attitudes impact women who have suffered emotional, psychological, sexual, verbal & financial abuses, not only that but they are re-victimised in the legal system when an offender can use the law and legal loopholes to further damage their targets.

    Growing a global following that can campaign beyond the echo chambers found on social platforms is my ultimate target in raising awareness.
     

    * Mindfulness *Empowerment * Discovery Retreat
  • Why I'm seeking funding and how I will be spending the funding?

    I am seeking funding to help purchase a piece of land that has three 2 bedroom accommodations in place, that will be used as the Self-Discovery Retreat for women.
    The name of the retreat will be Just Love Zinas.

  • The full purchase price is €155k. 

  • To purchase outright this campaign will need to raise €120k 

  • Including my own investment of €35k

    I have already been working on various digital platforms, and have invested in personal development and learning new skills over the past two years.  All while under the threat of being made homeless in Spain. The main reason behind writing my first non-fiction book, and self-publishing, was to raise awareness of hidden emotional abuses and highlight the gaps in the laws. 

    My 1st Book:- Post-Separation Abuse, Betrayal & Abandonment, What Type Of Man?
    Available in paperback and digital platforms.  
    ★☆★ Amazon ★☆★   ★☆★Ebook On Digital Platforms ★☆★

    Post-Separation Abuse. Betrayal & Abandonment, What Type Of Man?


    I have been living “precariously” in the home that I moved to in 2016 when my then-partner purchased what was our first home together in 2015.
    Living in Spain was always a dream I had. However, I never ever thought that at 61 years I would be seeking to rebuild my life over again after the abrupt termination of the relationship in August 2020. Or that a former partner would turn against me the way he did, I didn't see the hidden forms of abuse until after the relationship was terminated by him.  That realisation caused more trauma than the death of my previous partner. 

  • Who is on our team?

    I have one VA who assists in marketing my book sales.
    I’m seeking a team of volunteers who can help with my Crowdfunding Campaign.

  • Thank You from me and thousands of women worldwide. Your support is appreciated.

    Your generosity amazes me and I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has read through this campaign, and has supported as a volunteer, purchased my book, and donated to the project. This is a subject that is very close to my heart and can be a very emotional topic to talk about, especially for someone who has experienced domestic abuse and the gaps in the laws that often fail women.
    I am truly appreciative because of your donations women will be able to access the resources and support they need and it will open doors for them as they grow and transition through the online membership and for those who can attend Just Love Zinas, Self-Discovery Retreat.

Updates

The Campaign FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions:

  What are common issues women face after the end of an abusive relationship? 

 

  • Injustice - failures in the legal system, despite extensive legislation.
  • Isolation - loss of family and friends, lack of support. 
  • Prolonged grief - fear, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, CPTSD 
  • Threatened and Actually homelessness
  • Financial hardships, loss of employment, inability to work
  • Custody battles - can lose access to their children
  • Post-Separation Abuses - abuse by proxy,  financial abuses, legal abuses
  • Stalking - harassment in person or online
    There may be more this just gives an indication of the situation. 

 

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Digital copy of Getting Over Anxiety

Contents:

Chapter 1 – Understanding Anxiety 

Chapter 2 – Determining Your Type of Anxiety 

Chapter 3 – Practicing Mindfulness to Overcome Anxiety . 

Chapter 4 – How to Use Breathing Techniques to Stop Anxiety

Chapter 5 – How to Manage Your Thoughts to Control Anxiety 

Chapter 6 – How to Manage Your Activities to Reduce Anxiety 

Chapter 7 – Ways to Find Instant Calm and Overcome Anxiety 

Chapter 8 – Getting In Tune with Your Thoughts and Feelings 

Chapter 9 – The Importance of Sleep When Trying to Stop Anxiety and Worry 

Chapter 10 – Changing Your Lifestyle to Regain Control of Your Life 

Conclusion:

For self-help and coping strategies purchase our download “Getting Over Anxiety”

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Digital copy - 15 Key Questions Workbook

Digital copy - 15 Key Questions Workbook  

Are you struggling to work out what you want to do in life?
If You said "YES" Here is how you can start to
REDISCOVER YOURSELF

 

 

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Digital copy of my first book

This book is in three parts.

Part one takes the reader through a journey of how the author attracted a man into her life. One that she thought was her friend, lover and soul mate.

Part two highlights the obvious gap in the laws in UK & Spain that seems to be draconian and barbaric. 

Part three focuses on useful resources and looks at the methods of healing the author used and how individuals might use those methods for recovery after emotional and psychological abuses. 

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Signed copy of my first book

Three reasons why I published my first book.

Writing under the author name of Loren Keeling.

1. To raise awareness of hidden emotional and psychological abuse in intimate relationships.

2. Highlighting the gaps in the laws that often fail women. As a warning to unmarried couples especially women who become or are financially dependent on their partners.

3. For information and educational purposes signposting to helpful resources.

 

Readers also discover

2 Resources for keeping a record of bullying & abusive incidents.

Writing as a way to heal - Letters to the ex - Letters to the other women

40 Signs of Emotional Abuse

4 Steps to Release Anger & Resentment
5 Ways to Recover & Heal

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Digital copy of Gateway to Success book

Discover How to get everything you've ever wanted in life, and more!

You Will be surprised at How Easy Success can be yours...

Would You Like More Success, Money, or Respect?

Who could honestly answer "No" to that question?

Digital e book and Audio files

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All 3 Digital Downloads as described

All 3 Digital Downloads as described

  • copy of Getting Over Anxiety
  • copy of my book
  •  copy of Gateway to Success Book & Audio
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Signed copy of book + All digital info

All 3 Digital downloads, a signed copy of my book + Lifetime Access to the membership program

Access to the monthly subscription members area which will be the initial promotional and training resources program.  

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Monetary Contribution

Just Because I Care

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10.00 USD
Digital copy of Getting Over Anxiety

Contents:

Chapter 1 – Understanding Anxiety 

Chapter 2 – Determining Your Type of Anxiety 

Chapter 3 – Practicing Mindfulness to Overcome Anxiety . 

Chapter 4 – How to Use Breathing Techniques to Stop Anxiety

Chapter 5 – How to Manage Your Thoughts to Control Anxiety 

Chapter 6 – How to Manage Your Activities to Reduce Anxiety 

Chapter 7 – Ways to Find Instant Calm and Overcome Anxiety 

Chapter 8 – Getting In Tune with Your Thoughts and Feelings 

Chapter 9 – The Importance of Sleep When Trying to Stop Anxiety and Worry 

Chapter 10 – Changing Your Lifestyle to Regain Control of Your Life 

Conclusion:

For self-help and coping strategies purchase our download “Getting Over Anxiety”

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15.00 USD
Digital copy - 15 Key Questions Workbook

Digital copy - 15 Key Questions Workbook  

Are you struggling to work out what you want to do in life?
If You said "YES" Here is how you can start to
REDISCOVER YOURSELF

 

 

0 Supporters
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20.00 USD
Digital copy of my first book

This book is in three parts.

Part one takes the reader through a journey of how the author attracted a man into her life. One that she thought was her friend, lover and soul mate.

Part two highlights the obvious gap in the laws in UK & Spain that seems to be draconian and barbaric. 

Part three focuses on useful resources and looks at the methods of healing the author used and how individuals might use those methods for recovery after emotional and psychological abuses. 

0 Supporters
Select this reward
30.00 USD
Signed copy of my first book

Three reasons why I published my first book.

Writing under the author name of Loren Keeling.

1. To raise awareness of hidden emotional and psychological abuse in intimate relationships.

2. Highlighting the gaps in the laws that often fail women. As a warning to unmarried couples especially women who become or are financially dependent on their partners.

3. For information and educational purposes signposting to helpful resources.

 

Readers also discover

2 Resources for keeping a record of bullying & abusive incidents.

Writing as a way to heal - Letters to the ex - Letters to the other women

40 Signs of Emotional Abuse

4 Steps to Release Anger & Resentment
5 Ways to Recover & Heal

0 Supporters
Select this reward
40.00 USD
Digital copy of Gateway to Success book

Discover How to get everything you've ever wanted in life, and more!

You Will be surprised at How Easy Success can be yours...

Would You Like More Success, Money, or Respect?

Who could honestly answer "No" to that question?

Digital e book and Audio files

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70.00 USD
All 3 Digital Downloads as described

All 3 Digital Downloads as described

  • copy of Getting Over Anxiety
  • copy of my book
  •  copy of Gateway to Success Book & Audio
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120.00 USD
Signed copy of book + All digital info

All 3 Digital downloads, a signed copy of my book + Lifetime Access to the membership program

Access to the monthly subscription members area which will be the initial promotional and training resources program.  

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