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"Books are a form of empathy. It's an experience of entering the life of another."

Elizabeth Strout

Dana’s personal journey is captured in her powerful books, which offer hope and understanding to those affected by narcissistic abuse and trauma

All of Dana’s books are available online and wherever books are sold.

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Gasping for Air: The Stranglehold of Narcissistic Abuse

Dana’s best-selling debut memoir that tells the true story of her life with a narcissistic partner and the abuse she endured. Spanning from early red flags to the courage it took to finally escape, Gasping for Air pulls back the curtain on narcissistic abuse and lets survivors know they are understood. (“It’s not just vanity – narcissistic abuse is real, insidious, and it can happen to anyone,” Dana emphasizes in her story.)

Choking on Shame:

The Scapegoat Child in a Narcissistic Family

The #1 New Release and prequel to Gasping for Air delves into Dana’s tumultuous childhood. It exposes how growing up with abuse and trauma set the stage for accepting less than she deserved, in relationships and in life. CHOKING ON SHAME is a courageous look at the childhood wounds behind the shame – and how understanding those early injuries is key to breaking free.

Rising from the Ashes:

Breaking the Cycle of Narcissistic Abuse 

In the highly anticipated sequel, Dana shares the next chapter of her journey: healing, empowerment, and rebuilding a life of joy and purpose after abuse. None of that came without strife and loss, as Dana learned the hard way. Grief and mourning the life that was, as well as the people who weren't willing to step into her future with her, provided heartbreaking revelations that allowed Dana to emerge stronger than ever. RISING FROM THE ASHES inspires readers to realize their own power to break cycles of narcissistic abuse and the lies that trap them within those cycles.

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