But, I Have The Receipts?: A Memoir of Coercive Control, Silence and Survival

What if the person destroying your confidence was the same person telling you they loved you?

For three and a half years, I believed I was in a loving relationship. From the outside, everything looked normal. Behind closed doors, I was slowly losing myself.
The manipulation was subtle. The silent treatment. The gaslighting. The accusations. The apologies. The promises that things would change. Little by little, I began to question my own memory, my own instincts, and eventually, my own sanity.
But, I Have the Receipts? is a raw and deeply personal memoir that exposes the hidden reality of coercive control and emotional abuse. Through real messages, lived experiences, and honest reflection, Kate Black reveals how psychological abuse can be almost invisible to everyone except the person living through it.
This is more than the story of one abusive relationship. It explores the lasting impact of childhood trauma, adoption, abandonment, and the patterns that can leave survivors vulnerable to coercive control. It also follows the long road to healing, finding a voice, and learning that survival is only the beginning.
This book is for anyone who has ever been made to feel "too sensitive," "too emotional," or "crazy" simply for reacting to abuse.

Inside you'll discover:

• The subtle warning signs of coercive control and emotional abuse.
• How gaslighting erodes confidence and reality.
• The devastating effects of silence, manipulation, and trauma bonds.
• The journey from victim to survivor.
• A message of hope for anyone rebuilding their life after abuse.

Honest, heartbreaking, and ultimately empowering, But, I Have the Receipts? reminds readers that healing is possible-and that the truth leaves evidence, even when nobody else can see it.
If you've ever questioned your reality, this book is for you.