Forced out of an unhappy home at a young age, Dana Diaz swore to make it on her own and never fall victim to the same abuse she witnessed growing up. But that’s before she falls for Darren. It doesn’t take long, however, for Dana to meet the darker version of Darren—a narcissist who seeks to control Dana in every way. Despite her best efforts, she is caught in the cycle of trauma once again. In her book, Gasping for Air, Dana invites readers along on her odyssey of healing and empowerment as she breaks free from the grasp of her 25-year-long abusive relationship. She fearlessly delves into old wounds to reveal the truth behind a lifetime of lies and stitches them closed as a new and resilient woman. Dana shares her inspiring true story with us as she exposes the raw truth of emotional, psychological and physical trauma, and is a bold testament of survival. **Trigger Warning** This episode discusses domestic and family violence issues which some people might find disturbing. If you or someone you know is impacted, help is available - speak to someone today - here in Australia 1800 RESPECT is available 24 hours a day on 1800 737 732. This episode is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices