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I Don’t Live in a Fantasy, I Live in Reality:

What My Mother Taught Me About “Enlightenment”

Written by Tanya Martinez-Cardenas, this book explores how early family experiences shape emotional resilience, identity, and connection. Through personal reflection and therapeutic insight,

Tanya offers readers a grounded understanding of growth, accountability, and healing. The book provides practical guidance for anyone seeking clarity, emotional regulation, and a deeper relationship with themselves.

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Refreshing and Inspiring!

Ever since I was a little girl, I had moments in random times of my life where I felt that I wasn’t real. That nothing was. And it would happen when I’d be playing with my barbie dolls. Just reading the first few pages of this book, I realized that those moments didn’t just happen to me and that I’m not crazy. This book is a great read for those who are looking to find an easy and simple explanation of enlightenment. It’s not complicated and it is truthful and very honest. You will fall in love with the relationships and see the truth in life. Wonderful read! Recommend it to anyone!

I love this book - one to read over and over

I have read a lot of these kinds of books, there’s not many that I go back and re-read. This one is short and read quickly, but I have come back to this one so many times I feel I have to leave a review.

This book is perfect for seekers like me. It’s cheap and short, this has become my go to book to ground myself back in reality. If any book is going to stop me chasing my tail and buying endless books, it’s going to be this one.

@tanyamartinezcard Why were you considered the black sheep of the family? #blacksheep ♬ original sound - TMartinezCardenas/Therapist

@tanyamartinezcard Beliefs are what man made up. And none of them are ultimately true. #clarity ♬ Ambient-style emotional piano - MoppySound

@tanyamartinezcard Want to find a way to stop exploding so you can treat people the way you know you are capable of? #emotionalregulation #meditate #calm ♬ Peaceful ambient with analog synths(961861) - Keita Tokaji

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