Sayin’s for Emotional Warfare is a lyrical manifesto for those reclaiming their truth after manipulation, gaslighting, or emotional captivity.
Through short, mythic fragments called Sayin’s, Francisco Orvañanos turns psychological survival into art. Each piece carries its own emotional reality — raw, elegant, and defiant — revealing what it means to heal without permission.
This is not a guidebook. It’s a vocabulary of awakening. A scripture for anyone who has fought for their sanity in the name of love, and is ready to speak again in their own language.
The first volume in The Sayin’ Cycle — a collection of poetic declarations from the front lines of emotional truth.
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Although I read it in less than an hour, this tiny book packs a lot into its short pages. Powerful, empowering, and inspiring are a few words that come to mind when I think of how to describe this book. I have been reflecting on this book for hours now, and I still find new meaning in it. It was perfectly executed, beautifully written, and done so with grace and respect.
I truly believe books find us when we need them most. I needed these words today. I'll need them tomorrow and the day after that as well. I'll be keeping this book and its words nearby. I hope this book makes the rounds and helps others the way it did me.
This book (gifted to me from a Goodreads giveaway) was a profoundly beautiful and poetically written exploration of emotional manipulation and recovery. Its thoughtful insights will resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced manipulative relationships, helping to articulate complex emotions and psychological dynamics in a compassionate and illuminating way.
I found the advice both tender and empowering, offering clarity and validation to those who may feel unseen or misunderstood. Throughout, the writing carries a lyrical quality that makes its guidance feel personal and heartfelt — a meaningful resource for anyone seeking understanding and healing after emotional manipulation.