A Memoir
Let's Not Call This Love
A raw, unflinching account of what narcissistic abuse actually feels like from inside it — and the awakening that finally breaks its hold.
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Grace ChanningAuthor & host of A Quiet Place to Breathe
Early Praise
What Early Readers Are Saying
Masterfully exposes the insidious tactics of emotional manipulation, offering survivors not just a story, but a roadmap through the psychological landscape of narcissistic abuse.Paula DarcyAuthor of Weaponized Love & creator of NarcCon
Should be required reading for every mental health professional working with survivors of narcissistic abuse — it offers insights that years of clinical training often miss. Grounded, clear, and full of unwavering belief in survivors' resilience.Daniel G. Thomsen, PhDLicensed Psychologist
An essential survival manual — weaving personal experience with profound insight, transforming confusion into understanding. This book might just save your life.Datta GrooverAward-winning author of The Reluctant Visionary
The Story
"What begins as a whirlwind romance quickly evolves into something far more sinister — an invisible cage of emotional manipulation."
When a woman meets a charming stranger at a neighborhood bar, she has no idea she's about to embark on a journey that will test the very limits of her sanity and survival. Grace Channing's memoir is a raw and unflinching account of falling in love with an unsuspected, dark soul — and finding her way back to herself. Woven with education about narcissistic personality disorder, it is both a warning and a hand extended to anyone who has ever questioned their own reality.
What This Book Gives You
Seven Things You'll Carry with You
- Knowledge of the narcissist's playbook and manipulative tactics
- Understanding the connection between psychological abuse and physical illness
- The importance of trusting your own inner voice and intuition
- Recognition that you are not the problem — you've been manipulated to believe you are
- Understanding that narcissistic "love" is not real love
- The critical importance of no contact, even when re-engagement feels innocent
- Recognition that being targeted reflects your strength, not your weakness
About the Author
Grace Channing
Grace is an award-winning photographer, digital entrepreneur, and now a guiding voice for survivors of narcissistic abuse. When a serious illness struck in the midst of a toxic relationship, she faced a battle on two fronts — a dual struggle that illuminated the connection between psychological abuse and physical wellbeing she now shares with others.
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