This book is perfectly imperfect. It does not follow standards. It does not aim to impress the mind. It aims to reach the heart without altering much of my original journal writing. I spent my whole life trying to be perfect. Now, I choose to be flawed.
These pages hold my truth as I experienced it—honest, human, and unfinished. This book is a work of fictionalized truth, rooted in a real healing journey.
We hear others talking about healing, but we grow up without knowing what it is until we feel it on our own. It is in the chaos and the imperfection that I found my worth. It reminds me that even here, I am still worthy of love, grace, and acceptance—starting with my own.
The Heart Behind the Words
About the Author
Cristina Fox is a first-time author whose work grew out of personal transformation. For most of her life, she followed the rules, endured setbacks, and tried to build stability within the expectations placed on her.
In her fifties, a series of painful and destabilizing events forced her to confront parts of herself she had long avoided. What began as heartbreak changed into a deeper search for meaning, identity, and truth.
Through spiritual awakening and personal reflection, she began writing—initially hoping for a different ending, maybe even a fairy tale story.
What started as private journaling during heartbreak slowly became something more. Over three years, those pages transformed into a book about awareness, accountability, and growth.
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Shades of Love Hurt and Healing 