It wasn`t an Escape, it was a Rescue: A story of faith and courage after loving a narcissist Hardcover – February 14, 2026

It Wasn’t an Escape, It Was a RescueHave you ever felt trapped, confused, and broken inside by a relationship that made you doubt yourself?If so, this book is for you.It Wasn’t an Escape, It Was a Rescue is a true testimony of healing, faith, and restoration after a relationship with a narcissistic man. This is not a story about a failed relationship or about a man. It is the story of how God intervened in the darkest and most confusing moment of a woman’s life to rescue her, restore her voice, and rebuild her identity.Through an honest and deeply human narrative, the author weaves together personal experience, spiritual reflection, and therapeutic insights to deliver a clear and hopeful message: there is a way out, there is healing, and you are not alone.This book is written for women who have endured the silent violence of emotionally damaging relationships—including relationships with narcissistic men—as well as for those who are still searching for clarity, strength, and direction on their healing journey.In this book, you will discover:That you are not crazy: what you experienced was real, and it was not your fault.How the dynamics of a relationship with a narcissistic man unfold, explained through lived experience.Signs of manipulation, control, and gaslighting that are often mistaken for love, jealousy, or care.How to reclaim your voice, your dignity, and your sense of self-worth.Why a relationship with God becomes the central pillar for healing, rebuilding, and learning to trust yourself again.Practical tools to set boundaries and choose yourself without guilt.Real audio recordings captured in the midst of emotional aggression, revealing the raw reality of the invisible abuse many women endure in silence.The support of a compassionate, sisterly voice reminding you that other women have made it out—and you can too.This book does not promise an easy path, but it does promise:Truth.Companionship.Freedom.⸻About the AuthorGabriela Romero Blake is a designer, artist, life coach, mother, and devoted follower of Christ. She is the founder of Blake’s Design and currently lives in Boulder, Colorado, where she works serving and helping others, while also teaching and selling her art. Her story is a living testimony that God is still rescuing hearts. Read more