Alyssa Garcia's story is not perfect, it's real. From a childhood shaped by love, loss and hard lessons, to becoming a young mother, finding her way to rebuilding a marriage that nearly slipped through her fingers, this memoir is a raw journey of truth, growth, and becoming the woman she is today. Told with honesty, vulnerability, and a fearless heart, It starts with me takes readers through the memories that shaped Alyssa, from her parents sacrifices, to the friendships that stayed, the ones that drifted, and the family bonds that were strengthen through forgiveness. She opens the door to the painful chapters many stay silent about: betrayal, self-doubt, resentment, the heavy moments of motherhood, and learning to choose healing, instead of running from it. Each chapter offers more than a story, it ends with reflection prompts to help readers pause and confront their own truths, patterns, and growth. Through heartbreak and healing, motherhood and marriage, independence and identity, Alyssa proves one thing: You can rewrite your story, even when you come from pain. You can become the version of yourself you needed all along. This memoir is for the woman who has been through something. For the mother trying to balance being strong and being human. For the wife rebuilding trust. For the daughter still trying to understand her parents. For anyone ready to break generational cycles and become more intentional with their life. Beautifully written, deeply personal, and transforming, this book reminds you that growth isn't pretty, but it's worth it. And that healing begins the moment you choose yourself. If you've ever loved hard, lost yourself, forgiven someone you never thought you would, or rebuilt a life from the inside out, this book is yours.