The story behind the story

Hi Reader, One of the questions I’m occasionally asked about The Savvy Girl’s Guide to Thriving Beyond Narcissistic Abuse is why I chose to include a fictional story. The answer is simple. I wanted readers to recognize themselves without having to relive their own experiences. In fact, writing that story was probably the hardest part of the entire book. Writing about psychological and emotional abuse presents a unique challenge. Real stories can be deeply activating, and I wanted readers to...