I was once the girl in the red house small, scared, silenced. But I'm not her anymore.

In this raw and powerful memoir, Kayla Volturno takes readers on an unflinching journey through childhood trauma, generational patterns, and the courageous path toward healing. From growing up in a house that looked picture-perfect from the outside but harbored darkness within, to becoming a mother determined to break the cycle, Kayla's story is one of resilience, transformation, and ultimately, hope.

"This is not a fairytale. There is no glass slipper, no rescue, no mother who changes in the final act. This is a story about a girl who learned to save herself."

I Was Once The Girl In The Red House

isn't a "how-to heal" manual it's a testament to the capacity to overcome. Through letters, vivid memories, and hard-won wisdom, Kayla shares what she wished she could have said, what she was too scared to say, and what she finally permitted herself to feel.

This memoir speaks directly to:

• Those who've experienced maternal wounds

• Adult children of emotionally unavailable parents

• Mothers breaking generational cycles

• Anyone carrying the weight of a childhood they're still trying to heal from

Why Read This Book?

If you've ever struggled with setting boundaries, finding your voice, or believing you deserve more than what you were given, this book offers companionship on your journey. Kayla's story reminds us that we are not defined by our past, that healing is possible, and that we can become the people we needed when we were young.