The Mirror (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781720765158)

As a pharmaceutical heiress, Katherine Portanova was born into the life that so many people desire, but money couldn't buy her the peace and self-love she needed to truly thrive. She resorted to using drugs and engaging in other self-destructive behavior to deal with the pain and trauma that resulted from her "5 Core Human Wounds" - Denial, Judgment, Separation, Abandonment, and Betrayal - wounds tied to childhood bullying and watching her parents go through a difficult divorce, among other experiences. As a young adult, she wrangled with the intense shame and guilt of losing her inheritance over the course of 5 years - money lost because of her inability to stand up to her boyfriend at the time. After years of self-hatred, addiction, and fear, having her houses repossessed, and losing nearly everything, from her marriage to her beloved wine shop business, Kate was finally free to claim the life of her destiny, but her journey was far from over. She fell in love with her best female friend; a passionate love affair that she credits with saving her life but that ultimately resulted in abandonment and despair. Despite this enormous setback, she persevered and continued on her path to healing. Through persistence and a dedication to taking full responsibility for her actions and choices, she has experienced a spiritual awakening, inner peace, and finally, self-love. Now, she is passionate about sharing this very intimate and challenging experience with other travelers who are seeking a more meaningful existence.