"Kristin grew up in a home where silence was survival and love was tangled with violence. By the time she reached adulthood, she longed for stability but carried wounds that made her vulnerable to the wrong kind of love. She survived a marriage built on charm, manipulation, and escalating violence. She learned that abuse doesn't always wear its scars on the surface. Manipulation often wore the mask of devotion. Over time, it broke her piece by piece, stealing her trust, blurring the line between love and survival, and making staying feel safer than leaving. From psychological manipulation to physical abuse, Kristin endured a partner who promised love yet threatened her safety, while also confronting echoes of her own childhood trauma. Numb is a raw, intimate, and ultimately triumphant story of maternal love, resilience, and reclaiming freedom. It is for anyone who believes no one should endure abuse in silence, and for those who hope to find strength and voice in their own lives." -- Back cover.