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Abuse often lurks behind closed doors, hidden in plain sight. It wears many masks-sometimes it's the bruises and broken bones that society cannot ignore, but more often, it's the words left unsaid, the slow erosion of self-worth, or the controlling grip that tightens over time until there's little room left to breathe. Abuse isn't always physical. Sometimes, it's the invisible scars that cut the deepest. This book tells the story of one woman's fight to reclaim her life after being emotionally, mentally, and physically abused by her partner. While Maya's story is fictional, it reflects the reality that so many face. Abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of age, race, gender, or background. It can be subtle, starting with small manipulations or cutting remarks that eventually grow into something far more destructive. And often, the most challenging part is recognizing that it's happening-especially when it comes from someone you love. When you live in an abusive relationship, the world becomes small. Your life narrows until it revolves solely around the abuser's moods, needs, and desires. Isolation sets in, and the voice inside that once cried for help grows quieter, as fear takes its place. This book explores what it means to live that reality, the internal conflict of love and fear, and the long, difficult road to freedom. But this is not just a story about surviving abuse-it's about reclaiming life after it. Maya's journey, like many survivors, does not end with escape. It's about finding strength in the aftermath, facing the legal battles, confronting fear, and learning to trust again. Healing is never a linear process, and this book does not offer a simple, one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, it offers hope-hope that even in the darkest of times, there is a way out, and a way forward. If you are a survivor, my heart is with you. If you are still trapped in that cycle, I hope this book can offer a glimpse of the possibility that exists on the other side of fear. And if you are a friend, family member, or advocate, may this story help you understand the complexities of abuse and what it takes to break free. This book is not just Maya's story. It's the story of countless others who have fought to reclaim their voices and their lives. It's for them, and it's for you. With strength and solidarity, Debra Hernandez

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