The Damage of Words

Katrina Collier

• 27 mei 2025
• 9781610369138

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From age 3, Katrina endured relentless physical and emotional abuse from her narcissistic mother while her passive father hid in denial. Gaslit into self-hatred, she lived in fear, suppressing her emotions and needs. Trauma shaped her, leading to cycles of self-destruction—until fate led her to healing at 40.

In her debut memoir, Katrina shares her 12-year journey of overcoming childhood abuse, complex PTSD, and deep-seated self-loathing. Through diverse healing modalities, she reclaimed her worth, embraced her high sensitivity, and awakened spiritually. With raw honesty and research-backed insights, she hopes to inspire others to step toward healing and happiness.

Born into a household ruled by generational trauma, this memoir chronicles one woman’s journey from childhood abuse and self-loathing to healing and self-mastery. Raised by a narcissistic mother and a passive father, she endured years of emotional and physical abuse, leaving her insecure, hypervigilant, and grappling with complex PTSD.

At age 40, fate intervened, setting her on a 12-year path to confront the roots of her pain—in past lives, DNA, and deeply buried trauma—and to spiritually awaken. Through various healing modalities and personal breakthroughs, she not only healed herself but also transcended self-hate to achieve emotional regulation, happiness, and calm.

For readers seeking hope and inspiration in their own mental health journeys, this teaching memoir offers a compassionate guide to the transformative power of self-work, proving that healing—even from the deepest wounds—is always possible.