I Close My Eyes to Breathe - Paperback

You've learned how to survive, but no one taught you how to rest, feel, or be whole.

I Close My Eyes to Breathe: Unlearning Survival and Becoming Whole is a powerful guide for the woman who is tired of holding everything together while quietly falling apart. Written with Black women at the center, this book offers a compassionate path toward healing, self love, and emotional wellness.

Blending real life insight with psychological frameworks like Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Attachment Theory, Shaaree McCalpine helps you understand not just what you've been through, but how to move forward. Through reflection, practical exercises, and honest exploration, you'll begin to release survival patterns, rebuild trust within yourself, and reconnect with the version of you that exists beyond exhaustion.

Inside this book, you'll learn how to:

• Let go of habits rooted in survival, not healing
• Strengthen your emotional awareness and self trust
• Set boundaries that protect your peace
• Reconnect with your needs, your voice, and your identity

This is more than a self help book. It is a space to pause, process, and begin again.

If you've ever asked yourself, "When is it my turn to breathe?" this is your answer.