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""In You'll See, Suzanne Groves explores, without excuses, the challenging relationship she had with her father. Her recollections of the minute details and reactions to her interactions with him are vivid and evocative of the deep desire she had to gain his approval. An approval she never got, no matter how hard she tried."" -Katharine O'Connor, Ph.D., LPC My fifty-six years with my father were characterized by longing. If I could only meet his standards, ephemeral though they were, I would feel I belonged. That I was safe. That I was protected from external threats. Learning that the threats came from within-that the threats were in the form of his personality disorder and addiction-came long after I had been damaged. Make no mistake-I never lacked for food, clothing, or shelter. We took family vacations. I received a wonderful education. I enjoyed numerous achievements, academically, professionally, and personally. To an outsider, my life probably looked normal, even privileged. The truth is the permanent scars resulting from narcissistic abuse are every bit as devastating and traumatic as those borne from physical and sexual abuse. Narcissistic abuse is insidious and challenging to survive. And the effects can outlive the abuser, almost in perpetuity. This is my story... possibly yours.

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"""It was only after I read You'll See that I did see. I only wish I had read it before suffering a lifetime of subtle psychological abuse from a father I never understood."" -Virginia Coleman, Chief Estimator/Civil Contractor ""In a story that seems it must surely be fiction, Suzanne Groves takes you on a journey so personal it feels like you've walked into someone else's home, until you realize it's a story about everyone, on some level. The only reason this book took me three days to read was because I had to sleep at some point."" -Jon Julnes, Entrepreneur ""In You'll See, Suzanne Groves explores, without excuses, the challenging relationship she had with her father. Her recollections of the minute details and reactions to her interactions with him are vivid and evocative of the deep desire she had to gain his approval. An approval she never got, no matter how hard she tried."" -Katharine O'Connor, Ph.D., LPC"

"2024 Book Excellence Award Finalist - Autobiography ""Dallas writer Suzanne Groves's new book, You'll See, is a deeply personal, mind-opening journey through her experiences as a victim and survivor of an abusive father who had narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)."" -Lone Star Literary Life ""It was only after I read You'll See that I did see. I only wish I had read it before suffering a lifetime of subtle psychological abuse from a father I never understood."" -Virginia Coleman, Chief Estimator/Civil Contractor ""In a story that seems it must surely be fiction, Suzanne Groves takes you on a journey so personal it feels like you've walked into someone else's home, until you realize it's a story about everyone, on some level. The only reason this book took me three days to read was because I had to sleep at some point."" -Jon Julnes, Entrepreneur ""In You'll See, Suzanne Groves explores, without excuses, the challenging relationship she had with her father. Her recollections of the minute details and reactions to her interactions with him are vivid and evocative of the deep desire she had to gain his approval. An approval she never got, no matter how hard she tried."" -Katharine O'Connor, Ph.D., LPC"

"2024 International Impact Book Awards Winner - Memoir 2024 Maxy Awards Winner - Bio & Memoir 2024 Book Excellence Award Finalist - Autobiography ""Author Suzanne Groves has poured her heart and mind onto the pages to deliver a deeply moving and eye-opening memoir that has many useful perspectives on the insidious nature of narcissistic abuse."" -Readers' Favorite ""Dallas writer Suzanne Groves's new book, You'll See, is a deeply personal, mind-opening journey through her experiences as a victim and survivor of an abusive father who had narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)."" -Lone Star Literary Life ""It was only after I read You'll See that I did see. I only wish I had read it before suffering a lifetime of subtle psychological abuse from a father I never understood."" -Virginia Coleman, Chief Estimator/Civil Contractor ""In a story that seems it must surely be fiction, Suzanne Groves takes you on a journey so personal it feels like you've walked into someone else's home, until you realize it's a story about everyone, on some level. The only reason this book took me three days to read was because I had to sleep at some point."" -Jon Julnes, Entrepreneur ""In You'll See, Suzanne Groves explores, without excuses, the challenging relationship she had with her father. Her recollections of the minute details and reactions to her interactions with him are vivid and evocative of the deep desire she had to gain his approval. An approval she never got, no matter how hard she tried."" -Katharine O'Connor, Ph.D., LPC ""You'll See is a powerful memoir that will resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced narcissistic abuse or emotional trauma. Suzanne Groves' raw and honest storytelling not only sheds light on the painful realities of living with a narcissistic parent but also highlights the incredible resilience of the human spirit."" -Literary Titan"

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Growing up as an Air Force brat, Suzanne Groves relied on her imagination and innate curiosity to weather several early-life relocations and other life complications. An avid reader from a young age, Suzanne went on to earn her B.A. in English from The University of Texas at Austin and later, her M.A. in History from The University of Texas at Arlington. She parlayed her degrees into a successful advertising and marketing career, during which she received numerous national and international awards for creative excellence. Additionally, in 2020, she was named a ""Top Woman in Communication"" in the Visionary category by Ragan Communications/PR Daily, and in 2014, she was named a ""Great Woman of Texas"" by the Fort Worth Business Journal. The author of two books, Suzanne now writes women's contemporary fiction. When she's not working on her own manuscripts or editing for others, Suzanne travels with her husband, works to keep up with her perpetually shedding German Shepherd Dog (and cat), persists at bass fishing (versus catching, which rarely happens), and engages in literary shenanigans with her fellow authors.Visit Suzanne at: https: //www.suzannegroves.com

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