Joan Grey

Mind F**ked

A Story of Therapy Abuse

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Produktbeschreibung

In a vulnerable and courageous memoir, Joan shares how her therapist-turned-husband broke her self-confidence, emotionally abusing her for over a decade-and how she escaped, found herself, and reclaimed her life one breath at a time. Joan spent years pushing her body and mind to the very limit as a professional dancer. When she entered therapy, she felt it would be a safe place. At first, it was not only safe, but also exciting. Her therapist at the time was everything she had ever dreamed of in a partner, and she ended up falling for him. Not to mention, he encouraged her attention. After several years as his client and an additional five years of grooming, they married. Six days later, the interrogations began. Mind F**ked: A Story of Therapy Abuse is Joan's memoir of her thirteen-year relationship with her therapist-turned-husband. His knowledge of how her mind worked, how her insecurities manifested, and how she processed emotions made his actions all the more harrowing. Interspersing abusive episodes with deep affection and love, Joan was trapped in a never-ending cycle of pain. "But like a frog in boiling water, I finally woke up to realize that he was literally trying to kill me. I left with only the clothes on my back." Despite the risk, Joan found a chance to escape and, within a few short months, uncovered a civil suit, board reprimands, and other female clients he had abused. Mind F**ked exposes the hidden epidemic of intimate partner violence and therapy abuse-often endured in silence by even the strongest among us. It speaks directly to women or anyone who has lost themselves in relationships, trusted the wrong people, and are searching for a way back to themselves. "In this gripping and courageous book, Joan confronts the often-overlooked issue of abuse within therapeutic relationships. What begins as a space for healing slowly unravels into a landscape of coercion, manipulation, and betrayal. With unflinching honesty, she exposes how a trusted professional weaponized vulnerability, distorted consent, and blurred ethical boundaries-ultimately causing profound psychological harm. Joan lays bare the insidious tactics used by a perpetrator who not only understood the mental health system intimately but expertly exploited it to conceal their misconduct. This is not just a story of personal violation, but a powerful critique of systemic failures that allow such exploitation to persist. A vital and unsettling read, this book challenges readers to reexamine the power dynamics within care relationships and calls for accountability, transparency, and reform in mental health practice. -Bernadine FOX Radio Host/Artist/Author/Mental Health Advocate "This a frightening and harrowing true story of a normal, successful, well-centered wife and mother whose life is suddenly turned upside down. In seeking counseling to navigate the stormy waters of a post-divorce life, she becomes involved with a charming, empathetic, but ultimately hateful and evil counselor. The story is a reminder that the most important love is self-love." -Bill Saubert, Author

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Palmetto Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 252
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. September 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 491g
• ISBN-13: 9798822989474
• Artikelnr.: 75429459

Autorenporträt

Joan Grey is a tenacious former world class dancer turned trauma-informed teacher and advocate. After a career dancing iconic roles with major dance companies, she shifted her focus inward, owning yoga studios, mentoring students, and helping others reconnect to their bodies. She writes for The Village Compass and speaks regularly to survivors, sharing her story to drive change in her state. A seeker at heart, Joan blends Southern grit, spiritualism, and compassion in her mission to help others reclaim their strength and voice.