Preface

Domestic violence is an invisible prison, one that binds not just the body but the mind and soul. It is a cycle of fear, manipulation, and control that often feels impossible to escape. For countless women, the question is not just why they stay, but how they can leave. This book is for them - the ones who dream of freedom but fear the unknown, the ones who have been told they are powerless but are stronger than they realize.

Domestic violence and toxicity can take many forms, but the impact is always the same: a slow erosion of your sense of self, your confidence, and your hope. It's a trap that can feel impossible to escape, with emotional, physical, and financial chains that bind you to your abuser.

Domestic Violence is not just physical abuse. The more lethal form of domestic violence is emotional abuse. Physical abuse will have obvious scars; emotional violence will not have anything to show, which makes it tougher for the victim to convince people that she is being abused.

I have been abused. I have been chained. I have struggled to Break Free. I had no obvious scars to show. My scars were intertnal. My wounds were lethal. My story had all the potential to showcase a tragic end. But, I raised above all the challenges. Something inside me prompted me to Break Free and I did! I wanted to share my story with the world; with the other trapped beautiful souls! EVery woman deserves to reclaim her power and her sense of self.

Break Free is not merely a guide; it is a beacon of hope, a lifeline for those who feel trapped in the suffocating grip of abuse. It sheds light on the psychological, emotional, and financial barriers that keep women bound to their abusers, while offering practical strategies to dismantle those chains. More importantly, it empowers women to reclaim their autonomy, rebuild their self-worth, and step into a future defined by dignity, not fear.

This book does not place blame; it does not dwell in shame. Instead, it arms women with knowledge, resources, and the courage to walk away. It acknowledges the complexity of leaving - because breaking free is not just about escape, but about survival, healing, and renewal.

To every woman who has ever felt powerless, who has ever doubted her strength, who has ever whispered to herself, I cannot do this alone - this book is for you. You are not alone. You are not weak. And most importantly, you can break free.