This book recounts the author’s deeply personal experiences with two narcissistic relationships:one with an overt narcissist, spanning 25 years of marriage, and another with a covert narcissist in a five-year relationship. The narrative provides vivid details of love-bombing, manipulation,gaslighting, and emotional abuse endured during these relationships. It juxtaposes these experiences with the author’s innocent childhood ideals of love, shaped by nurturing family moments, imaginative play, and media portrayals of healthy family dynamics. The account transitions into hard-won insights about self-love, boundaries, and the importance of vetting partners while fostering personal growth and healing. Embark on a transformative journey of healing and growth with 'Learning Lessons: A Healing Journey'. This book combines wisdom, reflection, and guidance for personal development.