SPEAKER & AUTHOR
Cathy Serra

Cathy Serra is a published Author of the book "Stay in your truth". Her story unveils the invisible truth and the 21 lies she was told throughout her childhood that set her on a course of being attracted to self-sabotaging and emotionally abusive people that kept her from realizing her true self. The only way she was able to process her intense grief was to write a memoir that she hopes will help others. By dissecting and laying bare the lies that her intimate partners, family members, and friends told her, Cathy proves that "the truth shall set you free."
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Your truth will set you free

STAY IN YOUR TRUTH
A Compilation Of Lies in Disguise...

Stay in Your Truth is about the unraveling of invisible abuse. The kind of abuse so under the radar that its victims have no idea it's happening, but once it is seen, it can't be unseen. And as soon as you cannot unsee it, you will have no other choice but to accept your new reality: a reality that the life you lived might have been a lie.

In her teaching memoir, Cathy invites readers into the life of a child adopted at 18 days old by parents who told her she was "special" and "loved more." But if that was the case, why was she also told "children should be seen and not heard" and to "only speak when spoken to"? These lies--told to Cathy throughout her childhood by the two people who were supposed to protect her--became her relationship template for over 50 years. Not only are the 21 lies she discusses in her book the reasons why she was attracted to self-sabotaging and emotionally abusive people, those same lies kept her from realizing her true self.

Within a span of fewer than five years, Cathy endured the shock of her husband of 18 years suffering a massive stroke, in her car, at the age of 58. While taking care of her two children and her now disabled husband, she learned that her husband was being accused of a crime. She defended her husband's innocence by hiring a lawyer....but then found out he had been deceiving her for years. When this came to light, her husband divorced her, claiming "she made me do it", forcing her to sell their family home. He never spoke to her again. Being betrayed by her husband (who then smeared her to family members and friends) forced her into isolation. Eventually, Cathy was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The only way she was able to process her intense grief was to write a memoir that she hopes will help others. By dissecting and laying bare the lies that her intimate partners, family members, and friends told her, Cathy proves that "the truth shall set you free."
 
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About The Author
Cathy Serra
Cathy Serra is a passionate writer and advocate for emotional healing and self-awareness. In her deeply personal autobiography, Stay In Your Truth, she courageously unpacks the hidden scars of childhood abuse and how they shape adult relationships. Through vivid storytelling, she reveals the patterns of self-sabotage and emotional abuse that often go unnoticed yet hold profound impacts on one's journey to self-acceptance and growth. Her book serves as both a testament to her resilience and a guide for others seeking to break free from cycles of pain and reclaim their truth.
 
About The Author

Stay in Your Truth: a compilation of lies in disguise

21 Lies... the unraveling of invisible abuse
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What Readers Are Saying
Customer Testimonials
 

Excellent Wisdom
“I was so impressed by this book and could relate to so much of the shared information. She did such an excellent job with so many good facts. At times I felt like she was talking about my life. My narcissist that abused me was a boyfriend long ago, and my oldest sister years ago and then just recently. I am sure that my dad was a narcissist also. I thought that I knew everything about this until I read Cathy’s book. We know our Truth and we will stay in it! Thanks so very much for this Cathy… Congratulations.”
— Terry Smith
 Well Written and Sure to Help Others!
I just finished reading this book. It is well written and is sure to help others suffering from similar abuse and trauma. Highly recommend, well done. Thank you to Cathy Serra for caring about others and offering support by providing this resource.
GREAT INFORMATION EASY READ
This is a great book for information, affirmation, and confirmation that it's gaslighting....you're not crazy!!
— Maria
Hidden Abuse! It’s out there!
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2023Great read and very well written! You will learn and take what you’ve learned hoping to help another person who has gone or going through this silent form of abuse! Definitely recommend this book if you want the truth! Thank you Cathy for sharing your story and praying that someone else will learn and “heal” from your thoughts and words!
— Joyce F.

Upcoming
Speaking Engagements
 

Care House
Cathy will be speaking at the Care House located at 131 Market Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043 at 7pm
Free
Mt. Clemens Public Library
The Mt. Clemens Public Library will be hosting a special speaking engagement with Speaker Cathy Serra, author of Stay In Your Truth. 150 Cass Ave. Mt. Clemens MI 48043 7pm - 9pm
 
Free
Barnes & Noble
Author & Speaker Cathy Serra, author of "Stay In Your Truth" will be hosting a speaking engagement and book signing from 7pm - 9pm. Barnes & Noble is located at  14165 Hall Rd., Shelby Twp. MI 48315
 
Free
Paperbackwriter Books
Author & Speaker Cathry Serra wil be hosting a townhall speaking engagement addressing the issues of childhood abuse and why we choose abusive adult relationships. Start time 7pm, located at Paperbackwriter Books, 61 Macomb Place, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
Free
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