"What makes this book extraordinary is not just the exposure of deception, but Catrina’s refusal to be diminished by it! This book is honest, brave, and deeply human. It’s for anyone who has ever doubted their reality, loved someone at great cost, or wondered whether they could survive betrayal and still emerge whole"

- Joleen Groome

" Catrina's lived experiences of deep betrayal and the many and varied levels of abuse and manipulation from the one she loved, have, through the alchemical fires of her own determination, personality and realization, transformed and aided in her reclaiming her own power, to begin truly living life to her fullest potential, rising like the mythical phoenix to provide guidance and healing to others. A must read for all who want to understand the nature of abusive relationships and the dynamics at play."

-Mark Pearse/Reiki Teacher

Drawing on years of work with individuals navigating complex relationships, I recognize the painful patterns and emotional disorientation portrayed in these pages. This courageous memoir offers both insight and hope for anyone seeking to understand how love can become entangled with deception — and how healing is still possible.

Jennifer Nagel, MA, RCC-ACSTherapist • Author • International Trainer