Break Free: My Journey of Mental, Physical and Sexual Healing

By Eva María Hachas Rohas

In this short, gripping memoir, the author shares a journey of healing after marital abuse and sexual abuse with the goal of reaching like-minded women who carry a long-time story of repetitive violence – mental, emotional and physical. This is what drives the author, who herself only gained access to her inner healing power once she divorced from a 7-year marriage to a toxic person. What she learned can inspire and motivate others: the challenges of patriarchy, religious oppression, and family dynamics since childhood.

She wants to spread the hope that shame, self-blame, and intimidation are roadblocks to an inner healing journey and breaking free from the cycle of trauma. Gaining control of one's own life and emotional well-being is what this memoir might help other people who have suffered from abusive relationships in their lives.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Red Axes Press
• Release date: Jun 11, 2023
• ISBN: 9781998756346

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Copyright © 2023 by Eva María Hachas Rojas (Red Axes). All rights reserved.

No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief passages quoted in a book review or article. All enquiries should be made to the author.

Hachas Rojas, Eva María.

Break Free: My Journey of Mental, Physical and Sexual Healing / Eva María Hachas Rojas (Red Axes).

ISBN 978-1-998756-34-6

1. SEL001000 SELF-HELP / Abuse. 2. SOC060000 SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sexual Abuse & Harassment. 3. REL105000 RELIGION / Sexuality & Gender Studies.

Cover design by Grammar Factory Publishing.

Interior layout design by Setareh Ashrafologhalai.

Book production and editorial services by Grammar Factory Publishing.

This book is a memoir and reflects the author’s recollections of experiences over time. All persons mentioned are actual individuals; there are no composite characters, though the author has changed all names to respect their privacy. The material in this publication is of the nature of general comment only and does not represent professional advice. It is not intended to provide specific guidance for particular circumstances, and it should not be relied on as the basis for any decision to take action or not take action on any matter which it covers. Readers should obtain professional advice where appropriate, before making any such decision. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the author and publisher disclaim all responsibility and liability to any person, arising directly or indirectly from any person taking or not taking action based on the information in this publication.

DEDICATION

For my daughter and my son; may she never be silenced, may he always seek consent.

TRIGGER WARNING

This book contains descriptions of domestic violence and sexual abuse, which may be distressing and triggering for survivors of such trauma. Reader discretion is advised. If you are experiencing emotional distress or have a history of trauma, please consider seeking support before reading this book.

PREFACE

ALTHOUGH I AM an atheist, this memoir does not question the existence of God. I have full respect for everyone’s faith or lack of faith. With this memoir I intend