Freedom from Toxic Relationships

Break Free from Emotional Abuse and Manipulation, Overcome Love Addiction, and Reclaim Your Life with Confidence

De: Maria Elaina Paswell

Narrado por: Rebecca Cade

Break free from emotional abuse and manipulation with the 7-step RELEASE Method. Learn to recognize red flags, rebuild confidence, and rise from toxic love—stronger than ever.

If you’re still holding on, hoping they’ll change—listen to this before you lose yourself completely.

If you’ve walked on eggshells, unsure which version of your partner you’ll get…If you’ve questioned your worth…If you’ve stayed too long, hoping things would change…You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault.

Toxic relationships often start with charm and connection—even with someone who seems perfect. But over time, that charm hides control, gaslighting, and emotional instability. You begin to question your reality, silence your voice, and shrink your needs to keep the peace. And sometimes the abuse is harder to name—because they never laid a hand on you.

Even if they don’t hit you, it’s still abuse.

Whether it was with a narcissist, a controlling partner, or someone emotionally unstable—even with sociopathic traits—the pain is real. And the scars run deep.

But deep down, you know: you were made for more.

Through tools, personal stories, and insight, you’ll learn to:

Spot red flags of manipulation and control

Break toxic cycles and stop repeating patterns

Rebuild confidence and reconnect with your true self

Set guilt-free boundaries and honor your needs

Release shame and reclaim your voice

Heal and open your heart to healthy love

Whether you're still in it or healing after, this book meets you where you are—with no shame, no judgment, and no fluff. Just truth, hope, and a way forward.

You don’t need permission to leave. You just need the courage to take the first step.

It’s time to RELEASE what no longer serves you—and rise from the ashes, stronger than what tried to destroy you.

©2025 Maria Paswell (P)2025 Maria Paswell

Break Free!

Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, this audiobook will help you find yourself again. The author does a great job at explaining emotional manipulation, showing you why and how to set boundaries, and how to go about rebuilding your sense of self. Especially helpful is how the author blends empathy with advice you can put to work, helping you to rediscover who you are. If you’re struggling with an unhealthy relationship, this audiobook is worth the listen.

Powerful book!

This book is powerful, compassionate, and deeply validating. It’s like a lifeline for anyone stuck in or recovering from a toxic relationship. The RELEASE Method gives clear, practical steps without judgment, and the author’s voice feels like a trusted friend—honest, supportive, and empowering. If you’ve ever doubted your worth or felt trapped in emotional chaos, this book will help you see the truth, find your strength, and finally breathe again.

Regained My Voice Again

I was stuck in a cycle of guilt and confusion, unsure how to truly break free, until this guide helped me see the patterns clearly. The actionable steps gave me confidence to set boundaries and spot manipulation before it took hold. It’s honest without being preachy, and it doesn’t rush through the hard parts. I’m finally feeling more like myself and less like I need someone else to define me. If you're ready to rediscover your own strength, this is a solid companion.

Just What I Needed to Hear

This audiobook felt like someone finally understood what I’d been going through. It didn’t sugarcoat anything, but it also didn’t make me feel judged. The steps are clear and really helped me start setting boundaries and stop blaming myself. I’ve listened to a few parts more than once when I needed a reminder of my worth. If you’re stuck in something toxic or trying to heal, this one really helps.

This book has been so helpful!

This book really resonated with me. Have you ever wondered if any of the relationships you're in are toxic? Freedom from Toxic Relationships was very well written and guides you through real life situations and how to set yourself free from them. By reading the book, I was able to identify a number of people throughout my life who could be classified as a toxic. If only I had read this book twenty years ago! I could have taken a completely different path by identifying these and dealing with them more effectively. Relationships can turn toxic without us even being aware of it. Toxic connections can create a cycle of toxicity because often we feel so stuck, that we believe we cannot, or should not, let go. When in reality, life will only get better once we find the courage to break free from these toxic relationships.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who has relationships in their lives that are counterproductive and want to know how to best deal with them.

Very Supportive

This audiobook gave me helpful insights and clear steps for breaking free from unhealthy relationships. The advice was easy to follow and made me feel stronger and more confident. I appreciated the supportive tone and how it focused on healing and moving forward.

No drama, just realness!

I didn’t expect this to hit so hard. It wasn’t preachy or over-the-top—it just explained things I’ve lived through in a way that finally made sense. I’d been doubting myself for so long, and this helped me see I wasn’t crazy or overreacting. The RELEASE method gave me something to actually do instead of just feeling stuck. If you’ve ever felt confused in a relationship, give this a listen.

Finally saw it for what it was

This really hit home for me. The part about gaslighting and how it slowly erodes your sense of reality—that was a lightbulb moment. I kept thinking about my younger self, and honestly, I wish I’d had this back then. It helped me put words to things I hadn’t fully processed, and I’ve already shared it with my sister, who’s going through something similar. The section on setting guilt-free boundaries was especially helpful—it made me feel like I wasn’t crazy for needing space.

A Compassionate Guide to Reclaiming Yourself

Freedom from Toxic Relationships by Maria Elaina Paswell feels like having a caring friend one who understands your pain and walks beside you toward healing. It gently shines a light on emotional abuse, manipulation, and love addiction, offering clear steps to break free and rebuild your sense of self-worth. I appreciated how it blends empathy with actionable advice, helping you not just let go, but rediscover who you are. If you're ready to step out of the shadows of a toxic connection and reclaim your confidence, this book offers hope and practical guidance, without judgment, just heart.

Very Valuable Information!

I had the opportunity to listen to this audiobook as I wasn't sure I was really in a toxic relationship but after listening to this book... I definitely am! The author does a really really great job of breaking it all down and explaining signs to look for from the beginning. The sections on self-care are very encouraging and offer ways to help leave the past behind while still having high self-esteem.

The strategies and insight are not just surface level information they seem to be very well thought out and detailed. I've read about boundaries in the past but I think after listening to this book, they just make more sense now. This is a terrific listen. If you're listening to it or interested in it it's because you're in a situation. This book will help!