I was you yesterday: A memoir of survival, escape, and the courage to reclaim a life stolen by emotional abuse

I was you yesterday: A memoir of survival, escape, and the courage to reclaim a life stolen by emotional abuse

You deserve a life free from fear, control, and pain. If you've ever questioned whether the way you're being treated is normal... if you've felt trapped or blamed yourself for someone else's anger... if you've wondered if you're strong enough to leave—this book is for you. I Was You Yesterday is Jenny Barinova's raw, honest story of surviving emotional abuse and single motherhood in Russia, then rebuilding her life from scratch in New Zealand. This isn't just a survivor's story—it's proof that transformation is possible. In these pages, you'll discover: The warning signs of emotional abuse that are easy to miss - How to find courage when you feel you have nothing - The truth about healing: it's not linear, but it is possible - That you are stronger than you know Jenny's story proves that no matter how trapped you feel, change is possible. You are not alone. I Was You Yesterday is for every woman who needs permission to choose herself and proof that starting over is worth it.