The Damage of Words
A Memoir of Healing Self-Hate and Gaining Self-Mastery
(Author) Katrina CollierBorn 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 spirit 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.