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Under the Skin of Silence: A Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Pain, Hidden Scars, and the Courage to Find Love and Yourself
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 30 2026
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.35 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
She was a child who learned to survive in silence.
Debbie Jackson grew up in a broken home where love was something she searched for but rarely received. Surrounded by neglect, pain, and a family that failed to protect her, Debbie remained kind, intelligent, and determined to become someone better than the world expected her to be.
Her only true companion was Milo, the loyal dog who listened to the secrets, fears, and heartbreak she could never share with anyone else.
As Debbie grows older, she discovers love with Lucas - the first person who makes her feel truly seen. He knows her dreams, her fears, and the parts of herself she hides from the world. But the boy who makes her feel special when they are alone is also the person who hurts her when others are watching.
Years later, standing at the altar, Debbie must face every memory she tried to bury and make the hardest decision of her life.
To choose the love she has always known...
or to finally choose herself.
After walking away from the relationship that shaped her youth, Debbie begins a new chapter as a journalist, searching for the stories hidden beneath people's smiles. There, she meets Ethan - a man who does not try to erase her past or change who she is. He simply listens.
Under the Skin of Silence is a deeply emotional story about childhood wounds, family struggles, imperfect love, forgiveness, healing, and the courage to find your own voice.
A powerful novel for readers who love heartfelt women's fiction, emotional drama, second chances, and unforgettable stories about resilience, self-worth, and learning to love yourself.
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