Girl, Let Go Or Be Dragged!

A Girlfriend's Guide To Leaving A Narcissist!

Shenise L Truesdell

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Behavior Etiquette Institute, LLC
17 October 2025

Violence in society; Coping with personal problems; Dating, relationships, living together & marriage; Separation & divorce

Series: Girl, Let Go or Be Dragged!

Have you ever had a Keke Palmer ""I don't know this man"" moment in a relationship? It started with ""Good morning, beautiful"" and ended with ""Who am I and why am I crying at Target?""

Well, love doesn't leave you feeling intellectually challenged.

Ever felt like you were losing yourself in a relationship? Constantly walked on eggshells, questioned your own memory, or stayed quiet just to keep the peace? You may have been loving a narcissist.

Leaving a narcissist isn't like leaving a regular relationship. It's deeper. And it often feels impossible, especially when you've been made to believe the abuse was your fault, or that you were the problem. That's where this book comes in.

In A Girlfriend's Guide to Leaving a Narcissist, Shenise Truesdell, who is an etiquette consultant and a CBT professional, doesn't just talk at you, she walks with you. With real-life stories, practical tools, and soul-healing strategies, she shows you how to recognize the signs, break the cycle, and finally set yourself free.

You'll learn how to:

- Stop confusing control for love

- Identify the emotional manipulation for what it really is

- Break the trauma bond that keeps you going back

- Trust yourself again and reclaim your voice

- Heal your mind, body, and spirit after emotional abuse

More than anything, you'll be reminded of one powerful truth - You don't have to stay stuck.

The ""Brain Love Corner"" with Dr. Delvena Thomas, M.D.

You'll see her name throughout the chapters, lovingly anchoring the emotional, and psychological journey in expert-level reflection. Dr. Delvena Thomas, board-certified psychiatrist and neurologist, is a national advocate for mental wellness. Widely respected for her candid approach to mental health through her private practice, and for championing the message at the heart of her Brain Love movement: ""You deserve emotional safety, not just emotional survival.""

This Book is Dynamic!

With Shenise's principle, ""Etiquette 101: Be Kind To You First"" at the heart of this book, it's your permission to choose you, to honor your peace, and to stop sacrificing your well-being to keep someone else comfortable.

This isn't just a breakup book.

This is your healing plan.

Your mirror.

Your exit strategy.

It's time to let go of the guilt, the confusion, and the hope that he'll change. It's time to choose your sanity. Your safety. Your softness.

You didn't imagine it. You weren't being dramatic. And no, it wasn't love, it was manipulation.

By: Shenise L Truesdell
Imprint: Behavior Etiquette Institute, LLC
Volume: 2
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 141g
ISBN: 9781662962004
ISBN 10: 1662962002
Series: Girl, Let Go or Be Dragged!
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 17 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Shenise Truesdell is the CEO and founder of the Behavior Etiquette Institute (BEI) and a proud Miami native with deep community ties. With nearly twenty years as a civil servant and experience in government consulting as a procurement professional, she combines her expertise with a passion for teaching civility, decorum, diplomacy, and soft skills. Her background in cognitive behavior therapy, etiquette, and life coaching informs her holistic approach. As an etiquette consultant, Shenise emphasizes what she calls Etiquette 101: Be kind to you, first. She believes self-kindness means making tough but healthy choices, especially in relationships. She also stresses the importance of etiquette and social competence in helping women and young people thrive in a rapidly changing world, equipping them to advance without leaving others behind through her Behavior Etiquette Institute consulting business. Raised by a teenage mother who valued the ""Golden Rules"" and lessons from beauty school she attended as a kid, Shenise grew up with a deep appreciation for compassion, kindness, and social grace. These lessons became the foundation of her success and inspired her mission. Renowned as ""The Teenage Whisperer,"" Shenise guides young adults (and women) toward confidence and mastery of social interactions. A former participant in President Obama's Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), she has worked with diverse professionals worldwide, fueling her commitment to culture, diversity, and inclusion. She has also served on the United Way board, advancing youth and women's initiatives. Shenise holds a master's in public administration and a bachelor's in legal studies. She is a cognitive behavior professional and plans to finish pursuing her PhD in social psychology.