The Damage of Words: A Memoir of Healing Self-Hate and Gaining Self-Mastery - Paperback

by Katrina Collier (Author)

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 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.

Author Biography

Katrina Collier is the acclaimed author of The Robot-Proof Recruiter and Reboot Hiring and a global keynote speaker renowned for championing human connection and mental health. Her journey to self-assurance was shaped by overcoming childhood abuse, gaslighting, and generational trauma.

In her debut memoir, Katrina shares her 12-year healing journey, detailing her recovery from narcissistic abuse, complex PTSD, and self-loathing. She explores diverse healing modalities, past lives, DNA-level trauma, and her spiritual gifts, offering research-backed insights and hope to inspire others to transform pain into empowerment and reclaim their worth.