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Steps to Freedom: Leaving a Narcissist. Finding Myself.
HOW DO YOU FIND YOUR WAY BACK TO YOURSELF?
This is a raw and powerful true story of a woman’s journey from darkness to freedom – a journey of awakening, choosing herself, and rebuilding her life.
Krisztina shares her experience of being in a relationship with a narcissistic, drug-addicted man – a connection filled with manipulation, lies, emotional abuse, control, and the devastating grip of addiction.
It’s the story of how love turned into fear, how hope kept her trapped for far too long, and how the cycle of abuse and addiction nearly destroyed her completely.
But this is not a story of defeat.
It’s the story of the moment she decided enough was enough. Of finding the strength to break free from invisible chains. Of choosing herself, even when it felt impossible.
With unflinching honesty, Krisztina takes you through every emotional low and every small step forward. Her story is a testament that healing is possible, self-respect can be rebuilt, and freedom is real.
If you’ve ever doubted your worth, stayed too long, or felt trapped in a toxic relationship – this book is your reminder:
YOU CAN HEAL. YOU CAN BEGIN AGAIN.
YOU CAN FIND YOUR WAY BACK TO YOURSELF.
This is a raw and powerful true story of a woman’s journey from darkness to freedom – a journey of awakening, choosing herself, and rebuilding her life.
Krisztina shares her experience of being in a relationship with a narcissistic, drug-addicted man – a connection filled with manipulation, lies, emotional abuse, control, and the devastating grip of addiction.
It’s the story of how love turned into fear, how hope kept her trapped for far too long, and how the cycle of abuse and addiction nearly destroyed her completely.
But this is not a story of defeat.
It’s the story of the moment she decided enough was enough. Of finding the strength to break free from invisible chains. Of choosing herself, even when it felt impossible.
With unflinching honesty, Krisztina takes you through every emotional low and every small step forward. Her story is a testament that healing is possible, self-respect can be rebuilt, and freedom is real.
If you’ve ever doubted your worth, stayed too long, or felt trapped in a toxic relationship – this book is your reminder:
YOU CAN HEAL. YOU CAN BEGIN AGAIN.
YOU CAN FIND YOUR WAY BACK TO YOURSELF.
257 pages, Paperback
Published August 31, 2026
About the author
Krisztina Bokor
1 book3 followersKrisztina Bokor was born in Hungary and has lived in Canada for the past 25 years. She is a mother and grandmother who has run her own business for many years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time in nature and walking with her beloved dog, Lulu.
After spending 22 years with the father of her children, Krisztina lived a peaceful, independent life for many years. When a new love entered her life, she had no experience with the manipulative dynamics that would eventually turn the relationship into a painful and destructive journey.
Her debut memoir, Steps to Freedom: Leaving a Narcissist. Finding Myself., tells the true story of her three-and-a-half-year relationship with a narcissistic, drug-addicted man, and her struggle to break free from emotional abuse, manipulation, and the invisible bonds that kept her trapped.
Through her writing, Krisztina hopes to help others recognize the signs of abusive relationships, understand the difficulty of leaving, and find the courage to reclaim their lives. Her story is a testament to healing, self-respect, and the possibility of beginning again.
After spending 22 years with the father of her children, Krisztina lived a peaceful, independent life for many years. When a new love entered her life, she had no experience with the manipulative dynamics that would eventually turn the relationship into a painful and destructive journey.
Her debut memoir, Steps to Freedom: Leaving a Narcissist. Finding Myself., tells the true story of her three-and-a-half-year relationship with a narcissistic, drug-addicted man, and her struggle to break free from emotional abuse, manipulation, and the invisible bonds that kept her trapped.
Through her writing, Krisztina hopes to help others recognize the signs of abusive relationships, understand the difficulty of leaving, and find the courage to reclaim their lives. Her story is a testament to healing, self-respect, and the possibility of beginning again.
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October 27, 2026
This book made me rage, scream, judge and back to rage again and I LOVED IT.
I believe that perfectly smart women turn literally 'stupid' when it comes to men. Not all women, but many, including me.
I have to give credit, to the author, because this book feels honest, Kristina did not have to share how many times she "left" or even how bad it got. Yet she laid it all there. I cannot tell you how often I yelled at her for going back. I feel that, as women, we were told that "love" is the most important thing and I questioned whether or how many times she said she loved him...did she? Only she knows.
The writing was so engaging and really made me think. I am happy i discovered this book and I hope that she has found peace.
I believe that perfectly smart women turn literally 'stupid' when it comes to men. Not all women, but many, including me.
I have to give credit, to the author, because this book feels honest, Kristina did not have to share how many times she "left" or even how bad it got. Yet she laid it all there. I cannot tell you how often I yelled at her for going back. I feel that, as women, we were told that "love" is the most important thing and I questioned whether or how many times she said she loved him...did she? Only she knows.
The writing was so engaging and really made me think. I am happy i discovered this book and I hope that she has found peace.
September 30, 2026
I read Krisztina Boker's Steps into Freedom and instantly fell in love with the author's writing /narration style. The way she portrayed her struggle with a narcissist is simply admirable. She talks about her relationship with David, a bad husband in this story. The pain she describes and the storyline she discusses is so relatable. I think most women readers can instantly see themselves the sufferings through the eyes of the author. Reading her story felt like my own story with some changes in settings and culture. Good One!
I will recommend everyone to read it.
I will recommend everyone to read it.
October 9, 2026
This memoir is raw, personal, and very focused on the question so many people ask from the outside: why didn’t she just leave? Told in first person, Krisztina walks through the red flags she missed, the emotional pull that kept her there, and the complicated process of finally choosing herself. Some moments are difficult to read, but that honesty is what gives the story its weight. I appreciated that the book doesn’t stop at leaving—it also follows the slower work of rebuilding confidence, identity, and a life that feels like her own again.
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