"Rose Colored Glasses struck me as both courageous and necessary the way you weave personal experience with professional insight offers survivors not only validation but also a practical path toward healing. It’s rare to find a book that feels at once deeply human and clinically informed, and yours achieves that balance beautifully." "I absolutely LOVE your book!! I’ve highlighted as I've gone along, so I can go back to reference. And the validation I have felt from you saying WHY those actions were wrong has helped me immensely. Kinda mind blowing on some of them. Thank you for this book!!" Healing begins with understanding what really happened in your last toxic relationship. In Rose Colored Glasses, therapist and educator Kate Mageau takes readers inside the emotional landscape of abuse, showing how toxic relationships unfold through the joys, the terrors, and the gaslighting. Part true story, part self-help guide, this book reveals what emotional abuse truly looks like, especially in the early stages when it’s hardest to name. Through raw storytelling and professional expertise, Mageau helps readers understand the hidden patterns of psychological abuse, why leaving is never simple, and how to reclaim their identity afterward. Told in three parts and drawn from lived experience, this is more than a memoir. It is a survival tool for anyone seeking emotional abuse recovery and a new path forward. Whether you are a survivor, a friend, or a professional supporting someone through their healing journey, this book offers clarity, compassion, and hope. You’ll learn how Recognize the real warning signs beyond oversimplified checklistsUnderstand why leaving is complicated, not a failureSupport yourself or someone you love without blame or shameRebuild your confidence and sense of self after toxic loveKate Mageau is a licensed mental health counselor and nationally certified counselor specializing in relational trauma and emotional abuse recovery. She also trains other therapists to recognize and treat emotional abuse. With years of experience helping survivors, she knows that transformation rarely comes from lectures or lists. It comes from stories that make us feel seen. For anyone who has experienced a toxic relationship, Rose Colored Glasses offers understanding, empowerment, and a way to see your past more clearly and your future more freely. Companion workbook also Healing from Toxic The Workbook. "Your dedication to helping survivors rebuild safety and self-trust, while also training other therapists to recognize and treat emotional abuse, shows how deeply you’ve committed yourself to this mission. That combination of lived empathy and professional expertise gives your writing a resonance that can truly change lives."