Unbroken: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse and Reclaiming Me

About this book

2026 WINNER - INTERNATIONAL IMPACT BOOK AWARD.This book is for anyone who has ever questioned their own reality, struggled to name what happened to them, or wondered if healing was truly possible.In this raw and courageous memoir, Tina Paone traces her journey through childhood sexual abuse, emotional neglect, and the enduring impact of narcissistic control that followed her into a damaging marriage. When she finally found the strength to leave, co-parenting unveiled yet another layer of abuse. With clarity, compassion, and unflinching honesty, she reveals how trauma reshapes identity, relationships, and self-worth.Unbroken is about remembering who existed before the breaking-and choosing to build from that truth. Blending lived experience with the insight of a seasoned therapist, this story illuminates the brave and often painful work of untangling conditioning from reality. Through grief, awakening, and radical acceptance, it reveals that healing is not about forgetting the past, but about finally seeing it clearly. Read more

About the Author

Dr. Tina Paone is a licensed professional counselor, registered play therapist–supervisor, counselor educator, and tenured professor with more than 25 years of experience in mental health. She has trained future therapists, led social justice initiatives, and supported survivors of complex trauma in reclaiming their lives and voices. Drawing from both clinical expertise and lived experience, Dr. Paone first authored two practical guides for survivors of narcissistic abuse, Recognize the Cadence: The Narcissist’s Offensive Playbook and The Invincible Defense: Counter to the Narcissist’s Playbook, helping readers recognize manipulation and rebuild autonomy. She expanded this work through her memoir, Unbroken: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse and Reclaiming Me, offering a deeply human story of survival and healing. A sought-after speaker and facilitator, Dr. Paone works at the intersection of therapy, education, and advocacy, empowering survivors to break cycles of abuse and build lives grounded in safety and resilience.

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