Escaping My Fairytale: Breaking the Chains of Abuse and Betrayal Paperback – February 18, 2026

For years, Linda Hoffmann lived inside a fairytale that masked a devastating reality. Beneath the appearance of a devoted marriage and unwavering faith, she endured emotional manipulation, spiritual abuse, and betrayal that slowly shattered her sense of self. When her husband confessed to living a duplicitous life, the truth could no longer be ignored—and Linda was forced to face a journey she never imagined she would walk.Escaping My Fairytale is a raw and courageous memoir of awakening—of breaking free from control, reclaiming identity, and learning to trust God again after betrayal from the very places that were meant to be safe.With heart-wrenching honesty and deep spiritual reflection, Linda shares:• The subtle psychological tactics used in emotionally abusive relationships• The spiritual confusion that keeps women trapped in harmful marriages• The devastating impact on children and faith• The painful unraveling of a long-held identity• And the slow, courageous path toward healing and freedomThis is not just a story of loss—it is a story of resurrection.Written with compassion for women who love deeply, serve faithfully, and give until there is nothing left, Escaping My Fairytale speaks to every woman who has ever wondered:“Why does this hurt so much if this is what God wanted?”“Why do I feel invisible in a life that looks so perfect?”“Is it okay to choose truth, even if it costs everything?”Linda’s journey reminds readers that God does not ask His daughters to disappear in order to be holy—and that freedom is not rebellion, it is restoration.If you feel trapped in a story that no longer feels like love, this book will help you find the courage to step into the light… and begin the life God always intended for you. Read more