Author Description

You Don't Have to Be Broken to Heal is a deeply honest and tender exploration of what it means to rebuild your life - not through perfection or endless positivity, but through truth, self-compassion, and small acts of courage. Drawing from her own lived experience, Leah Murphy shares the raw, real journey of escaping an unhealthy relationship, facing homelessness, finding safety, and rediscovering the quiet power of self-awareness. Through moments of heartbreak, humour, and hope, she reminds us that healing doesn't mean fixing what's wrong - it means nurturing what's still alive. This is not a self-help book filled with rules or steps. It's a companion - a gentle voice for anyone who's tired of pretending they're fine and ready to start seeing themselves with kindness. Leah's story invites readers to slow down, meet themselves where they are, and understand that strength can look like softness, laughter, or simply surviving another day.