About the Author
Willie M. Carpenter III
Willie M. Carpenter III resides in South Carolina and was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. He is married to Melvina Carpenter, who is also an author, and together they have five adult children.
Willie has been a minister at True Light Healing and Deliverance Ministries in North Charleston, South Carolina, where he has faithfully served for over ten years.
He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Paraclete Theological Seminary and has a deep passion for teaching, discipleship, and helping others grow spiritually and practically.
In addition to ministry, Willie is the founder of APA Home and Commercial Inspection, a five-star rated inspection company, and he also teaches home inspection courses for the state of South Carolina.
When not writing or ministering, Willie enjoys fishing, reading, writing, and occasionally playing video games with his children. Ministry is central to his life, and his desire is to see others prosper in truth and wisdom.
One of his favorite scriptures is Psalm 150:6, “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.” He strives to make his life’s work a praise unto the creator.
Identifying the Traits of a Toxic Relationship.....
About The Book
If you constantly feel anxious, confused, criticized, or powerless in your relationship, this book may explain why.
Toxic relationships don’t always begin with abuse. They often start subtly—through manipulation, control, emotional withdrawal, and unpredictable anger—slowly eroding a person’s self-worth and mental health over time.
This book breaks down the warning signs of toxic relationships in clear, everyday language—and shows you how to safely get out.
Grounded in current research and clinical insight, this guide helps readers:
✔ Identify the defining traits of toxic partners
Understand gaslighting, blame-shifting, and emotional manipulation
✔ Recognize why people stay—and why leaving feels so difficult
✔ Create a realistic, step-by-step plan to exit safely
✔ Build a strong support network
✔ Heal, rebuild self-esteem, and form healthier relationships
Leaving a toxic relationship isn’t just about walking away—it requires planning, emotional resilience, and support.
This book provides practical tools for boundary-setting, safety planning, and emotional recovery, empowering readers to reclaim their well-being and peace of mind.
Whether you are experiencing a toxic relationship or supporting someone who is, awareness is the first step toward freedom.
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