Autobiographical. This is one woman's account of loving an addict, the daily struggle to survive and her ending an enabling, codependent toxic relationship. Philomena lived with a heroin addict for 13 years, this is her story told with truth, candor and an unvarnished look at the daily hell of their lives.Now working as a Public Speaker and Empowerment Coach for women, Phil tells her story in the hopes of empowering other women to get the support they need. Phil shares in detail her 6 step program to taking back her life that has led to her ultimate destination. The love of herself.