LITTLE LION BIG LION
Over 15 years, I endure two abusive relationships, each marked by control, isolation, and emotional trauma. Through it all, her Shih Tzu, Saki, remains a constant source of strength and love. From a daring escape to heartbreaking betrayal, this memoir explores survival, resilience, and the healing power of a dog’s unwavering companionship.
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Held, Then Freed: A Journey Through Abuse, Loss, and Loyalty
Over fifteen years marked by abuse, heartbreak, and the slow unraveling of my identity, it was my Shih Tzu, Saki—gifted to control me but destined to save me—whose unwavering love and quiet strength carried me through darkness, helped me escape, and ultimately led me back to myself.
✅ Three Key Lessons from the Story:
Unconditional Love Can Be a Lifeline – Saki’s unwavering loyalty offered emotional stability and strength during extreme emotional abuse, showing how the bond with a companion can literally save a life.
Abuse Can Hide Behind Charm – The memoir reveals how narcissistic and bipolar partners can manipulate, isolate, and control, often under the guise of love and protection—emphasizing the importance of recognizing red flags early.
Healing Is Not Linear—But Possible – Through two abusive relationships and deep personal loss, the author reclaims her identity, showing that recovery is messy, non-linear, but deeply transformative with resilience and support.
About Stacy: Threads of Faith and Fire — A Life Forged by Love and Resilience
I grew up as a preacher’s daughter, grounded in faith, only to find myself navigating the unpredictable world of business and the tangled roads of love. From building family ventures to embracing the highs and lows of relationships marked by pain and growth, my journey has been anything but ordinary. Through it all, love remains my anchor—for my family, my dogs, and the strangers I meet—and faith my constant companion, guiding me through every storm and triumph.
"Fifteen Years, Two Narcissists, and One Dog Who Saved Me"
Through emotional journal entries and raw personal reflections, this memoir takes you on a 15-year journey through psychological abuse, lost identity, and the quiet, unwavering strength of a dog who became more than a companion—she became a lifeline, a protector, and the reason to keep going.
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"From pulpit to boardroom, through love’s storms and life’s triumphs, I’ve learned that faith steadies the heart when the world cannot."