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Surviving Myself is a raw, honest, and ultimately hopeful memoir. The author explores how the most formidable obstacle he ever faced was the one living inside of him, and how he found his way through it. This is not simply a story of all the bad things that happened to him; it is a story of how he learned to stand in his own truth, quiet the voices that told him he wasn't enough, and rebuild himself from the inside out.

Woven throughout are moments of humor, grief, hard-won clarity, and the kind of vulnerability that invites readers to reflect on their own inner battles. At its heart, Surviving Myself is about the courage it takes to choose yourself, again and again, even when your own mind tells you that you are not worth saving.

The narrative is anchored by two powerful threads: the hidden abuse the author suffered as a child, and the gradual unraveling of adult life. As he walks readers through unseen battles and quiet moments of survival, they also explore how trauma, loss, and self-doubt conspire to shape depression over time. The book balances vulnerability and hope, clearly showing that surviving depression is not weakness, but a quiet, unseen kind of strength.

Abel Garcia is a human resources professional with over fifteen years of experience in talent acquisition, organizational design, and people-focused leadership. His work has centered on creating environments where people feel seen, heard, and valued, a mission that extends into his writing.

But behind the professional accomplishments, the warm smile, and the reputation for showing up for others, he was quietly waging a war no one could see. Living with Persistent Depressive Disorder for years before it had a name, he learned what so many do, that the strongest-looking people are often fighting the hardest battles.

A writer, storyteller, and mental health advocate, he lives in Oakland, California with his rescue dog, Mocha. Surviving Myself is his debut memoir and the book he once never imagined he would be alive to write.