Emma seeks comfort in the arms of a former client whose initial charm and good looks give way to his darker traits, trapping her in escalating emotional turmoil and abuse. chapters (00:00) listen with caution (00:16) next on lovelustfear (01:29) about emma (02:23) emma’s story (28:31) questions & answers (32:40) closing thoughts (33:37) charity & organizations (34:07) submit your story (34:17) disclaimer quotes “All in the same week, I lost a dog, a job, a relationship, and a house. It w...
Jul 10, 2024•35 min•Ep. 13
After her marriage is shattered by betrayal, Debra turns to alcohol, descending into addiction. Despite her efforts to maintain sobriety, she becomes entangled in a toxic relationship with an enabler who subjects her to emotional abuse, manipulation, and coercive control. chapters (00:00) listen with caution (00:16) next on lovelustfear (01:38) about debra (02:18) debra’s story (27:03) questions & answers (34:50) closing thoughts (35:36) charity & organizations (36:15) submit your story ...
Jun 26, 2024•37 min•Ep. 12
Following her divorce, Kenzi returned to her hometown and ventured into online dating, where she developed a promising friendship with romantic potential. However, the situation took a dark turn when Kenzi found herself subjected to his disturbing and abusive behavior. chapters (00:00) listen with caution (00:16) next on lovelustfear (01:42) about kenzi (02:26) kenzi’s story (22:00) questions & answers (29:22) closing thoughts (30:19) charity & organizations (30:49) submit your story (31...
Jun 19, 2024•31 min•Ep. 11
Despite longing for love and affection, Kaitlyn becomes caught in a cycle of toxic relationships marked by sexual assault, emotional abuse, and physical violence. chapters (00:00) listen with caution (00:16) next on lovelustfear (01:21) about kaitlyn (02:11) kaitlyn’s story (19:02) questions & answers (23:30) closing thoughts (24:18) charity & organizations (24:48) submit your story (24:59) disclaimer quotes “I thought that it was going to be, like, a romance novel because he painted tha...
Jun 12, 2024•25 min•Ep. 10
Lena, compelled by her strict upbringing, marries a culturally appropriate man who promises to provide for her needs. But after discovering his success and adoration are a facade, she finds herself trapped in a marriage of deception, control, and abuse. chapters (00:00) listen with caution (00:16) next on lovelustfear (01:46) about lena (02:47) lena’s story (33:10) questions & answers (37:59) closing thoughts (38:50) charity & organizations (39:19) submit your story (39:30) disclaimer qu...
Jun 05, 2024•40 min•Ep. 9
Laura reconnects with her grade school sweetheart sparking a wave of nostalgic romance. However, the warmth of their reunion soon fades as she becomes subjected to his abusive and destructive behavior. chapters (00:00) listen with caution (00:16) next on lovelustfear (01:46) about laura (02:46) laura’s story (23:18) questions & answers (26:32) closing thoughts (27:44) charity & organizations (28:14) submit your story (28:25) disclaimer quotes “We went to fifth-grade camp. we were hanging...
May 30, 2024•29 min•Ep. 8
Sadie finds herself drawn to a drug-addicted "bad boy" with a criminal past. When her efforts to rehabilitate him fail, her addiction to this abusive and dangerous man threatens to end her career, her family, and her life. chapters (00:00) listen with caution (00:16) next on lovelustfear (01:42) about sadie (02:53) sadie’s story (24:43) questions & answers (29:30) closing thoughts (30:33) charity & organizations (31:03) submit your story (31:14) disclaimer quotes “I was with him for almo...
May 22, 2024•31 min•Ep. 7
Jenna is swept off her feet by a charismatic chef and finds herself married within ninety days. But under his charming facade lurks a volatile temper as Jenna becomes the target of his rage, threats, and physical intimidation. chapters listen with caution | 00:00 next on lovelustfear | 00:16 about jenna | 01:20 jenna’s story | 02:12 questions & answers | 21:56 closing thoughts | 25:46 charity & organizations | 27:07 submit your story | 27:36 disclaimer | 27:47 quotes “And I was instantly...
May 15, 2024•28 min•Ep. 6
After tying the knot, Mira finds herself fostering an emotionally immature man-child whose public intoxication, abusive tendencies, threats of suicide, and troubling fixation with firearms put Mira and her daughter's lives at risk. chapters listen with caution | 00:00 next on lovelustfear | 00:16 about mira | 01:17 mira’s story | 02:05 questions & answers | 21:32 closing thoughts | 25:09 charity & organizations | 26:24 submit your story | 26:54 disclaimer | 27:05 quotes “I never really l...
May 08, 2024•27 min•Ep. 5
Gabi's dating life takes a darker turn when she finds herself entangled in a toxic workplace romance with an abusive partner and is forced to conceal his drug addiction and self-destructive tendencies to protect his career. chapters listen with caution | 00:00 next on lovelustfear | 00:17 about gabi | 01:19 gabi’s story | 02:24 questions & answers | 21:15 closing thoughts | 26:24 charity & organizations | 27:41 submit your story | 28:11 disclaimer | 28:22 quotes “I was in my early to mid...
May 01, 2024•29 min•Ep. 4
When 19-year-old Justine fell for a mature and charming military man, she believed she had found her forever. But the husband she once trusted to protect her became the very person she needed protection from. chapters listen with caution | 00:00 next on lovelustfear | 00:16 about justine | 01:19 justine’s story | 02:14 questions & answers | 28:20 closing thoughts | 37:00 charity & organizations | 38:00 submit your story | 38:39 disclaimer | 38:40 quotes “This guy came to our house. I had...
Apr 24, 2024•39 min•Ep. 3
In a time before Tinder, Desiree takes the plunge into online dating. She catches the eye of Smitty, a seemingly handsome stranger whose Polaroid profile snapshots obscure his hidden reality. chapters listen with caution | 00:00 next on lovelustfear | 00:16 about desiree | 00:58 desiree’s story | 02:19 questions & answers | 15:41 closing thoughts | 24:28 charity & organizations | 25:30 submit your story | 26:00 disclaimer | 26:11 quotes “So I block him. Even when I would block him, there...
Apr 17, 2024•26 min•Ep. 2
After finding herself the only single one left among her girlfriends, Alona decides to give relationships another try, leading her into one of the most isolating, depressing, and dangerous chapters of her life. chapters (00:00) listen with caution (00:16) next on lovelustfear (00:58) about alona (02:08) alona’s story (18:04) questions & answers (24:31) closing thoughts (25:36) charity & organizations (26:05) submit your story (26:16) disclaimer quotes “You know, he was charming in the be...
Apr 10, 2024•27 min•Ep. 1
lovelustfear is a new podcast series exposing the darker side of dating and relationships. Every episode is an exploration into true dating and relationship stories — from the awkward and uncomfortable to the shocking and bizarre to the disturbing and downright dangerous. Host Jake Deptula welcomes storytellers into candid conversations, revealing the decisions they made and dilemmas they faced when better judgment got lost in a haze of desire. lovelustfear is a compelling, terrifying, but alway...
Mar 13, 2024•2 min
