Some stories entertain.
This one opens conversations.
What Felt Like Love follows Amara’s journey through bullying, manipulation, trauma bonding, emotional control and survival.
It explores how vulnerable young people can be drawn into unhealthy relationships while believing they are finally being loved.
This story is for survivors, parents, educators and anyone wanting to better understand grooming, coercive control and emotional manipulation.
This book is for you if...
You have ever mistaken attention for love.
You have ever stayed because leaving felt impossible.
You are learning how to choose yourself again.
You work with young people and want to understand grooming and coercive control.
The arc of becoming.
- Phase 01
Childhood
Feeling different. Being bullied. Searching for belonging.
- Phase 02
Validation
Meeting someone who feels safe.
- Phase 03
Grooming
Attention becomes attachment.
- Phase 04
Control
Protection becomes possession.
- Phase 05
Awareness
Recognising the patterns.
- Phase 06
Freedom
Choosing herself.
Rachel Dinah
Rachel Dinah is a writer, survivor, advocate and speaker dedicated to educating young people about grooming, coercive control, unhealthy relationships, bullying and personal empowerment.
Through storytelling, workshops and public speaking, Rachel helps young people recognise manipulation before it becomes control.
Educational workshops
for schools.
Interactive and engaging sessions designed to educate students about grooming, healthy relationships, bullying, self-worth and emotional resilience.
Understanding Grooming & Healthy Relationships
Students Learn
- How grooming begins
- Red flags in relationships
- Online safety
- Emotional manipulation
- Coercive control
- Boundaries and self-worth
- How to seek support safely
Bullying, Identity & Belonging
Students Learn
- Effects of bullying
- Peer pressure
- Building confidence
- Healthy friendships
- Resilience skills
- Personal identity
- Self-esteem
School Impact Day
Students Learn
- Multiple year groups
- Student workshops
- Q&A sessions
- Staff session
- Resource pack
- Book signing opportunity
Speaking engagements.
School Assembly
- Grooming awareness
- Healthy relationships
- Bullying
- Self-worth
- Personal resilience
Conference Speaker
- Industry conferences
- Panel discussions
- Workshops & breakouts
- Audience-specific content
Keynote Speaker
- Conferences & organisations
- Headline keynotes
- Story-led delivery
- Pre-event consultation
Become a
published author.
Face-to-Face or Live Zoom Programme
Learn how to write, publish and launch your own book while building a professional author brand.
Join the AcademyStudents Learn
- Book planning
- Memoir writing
- Story structure
- Self-publishing
- Amazon KDP
- Cover design guidance
- Author branding
- Landing pages
- Social media marketing
- Launch strategy
- Sales strategy
- Publishing checklist
- Templates and resources
Outcome
By the end of the programme students will have:
- A completed manuscript
- A published book
- An Amazon listing
- A personal author brand
- A launch strategy
Done-for-you
publishing package.
A premium publishing experience for aspiring authors who want professional support launching their book.
- Ebook formatting
- Paperback formatting
- Luxury custom cover design
- Amazon KDP upload
- Amazon description writing
- Keyword setup
- Category setup
- Launch graphics
- Publishing guidance
- Custom book landing page