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Survival success story: Mom escapes abuse, publishes book for women in domestic violence recovery
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Courtney Friedman, Luis Cienfuegos, Sal Salazar , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 17, 2026
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Key points Further details about the book and its author are available from KSAT 12, a local news source. A San Antonio mother has published a book to help women recovering from domestic violence.
A San Antonio mother has published a book to help women recovering from domestic violence. The book, written by a former behavioral therapist and survivor of an abusive marriage, aims to guide women back to themselves. It combines memoir and guided journal elements, including writing prompts and calming practices.
The author's personal experience with abuse informs the book's content. She left her marriage for safety reasons while pregnant, and later published her book on the same date two years later.
Further details about the book and its author are available from KSAT 12, a local news source. The book's title is "Joy Follows: Seven Paths Back to Yourself," and it is intended to support survivors and struggling mothers.
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Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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