WHEN THE ICE BLEEDS OUT
A Psychological Novel. The Story of Anna’s Journey to Reclaim Her Body and Soul from the Hands of an “Inner Tormentor” and to Discover Emotional Freedom.
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Can you reclaim a soul that has been systematically destroyed for decades?
Anna is 45 and a master of surviving toxic relationships. Raised in the shadow of a narcissistic father, she transitioned seamlessly into the arms of men who saw her only as a trophy to be broken. When the icy numbness within her becomes unbearable, she escapes to Madeira.
This is not another idyllic tale of finding oneself under palm trees. It is a raw, honest, and painful vivisection of recovering from trauma. It is a story about "bleeding out" from others' expectations and reclaiming one’s own voice and body from internal oppressors.
Inside this book, you will find:
A harrowing description of manipulation mechanisms and their impact on a woman's psyche.
The process of "re-parenting" – how to become the mother and father to yourself that you never had.
A journey through anger and fever toward true, physical freedom.
Inspiration to set boundaries that are not walls, but doors to your true self.
Details
- Publication Date
- Mar 8, 2026
- Language
- English
- Category
- Fiction
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Restless Essence
Specifications
- Pages
- 110
- Binding Type
- Paperback Perfect Bound
- Interior Color
- Black & White
- Dimensions
- Digest (5.5 x 8.5 in / 140 x 216 mm)
Keywords
Narcissistic abuse recoveryReparenting childhood traumaHealing toxic relationshipsEmotional numbness recoveryWomen's psychological fictionSetting healthy boundariesGaslighting in relationshipsCodependency recoverySomatic experiencingEmotional regulationSelf-discovery journeyInternal family systemsBreaking the cycle of abuseMadeira island storyMidlife transformationSolitary travel healingContemporary women's fictionPsychological dramaEmpowerment for womenLiterary fiction traumaMental health awareness