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Survivor to Thriver Book Publishing

Hi I'm Marian and I'm raising $10,000 to help me self-publish, distribute and market my book, “SURVIVOR to THRIVER”.

It’s a story of overcoming childhood sexual abuse and trauma.  It’s a story of running from my past and numbing my pain for years through excessive partying and substance abuse. A story of depression, darkness and suicide.  This is my story of how well I hid my shame and secrets for 21 years…. blending in with the rest of the world, putting up a façade that I lived a perfectly happy life.

In 2014, I was severely depressed, suicidal and one night in particular, I overdosed and had a near-death experience. But I was given another chance to live because I wasn’t even close to fulfilling my mission in this lifetime.  That 2nd chance was the catalyst of my spiritual journey... past the bullshit, the walls and masks I had put up to protect myself. I found the strength to confront my abuser and tell my family and friends about everything. Coming from a traditional Asian family, this was extremely difficult to do and it ended up severing some relationships.

I bared my soul to the world and publicly shared my story on the internet; something I never thought I would ever do. I thought I was going to take my secret to the grave. Now here I am again, asking you and the Universe to help fulfill my mission to publish "Survivor to Thriver".

I am on a mission to share my journey of spiritual awakening and healing. To share how I started truly loving myself and listening to my soul. I will be sharing the steps I took to make a DRAMATIC CHANGE in my mindset, habits and lifestyle. I have turned my life around and now live it boldly with deep gratitude, authenticity and love.

I am on a mission to help people heal themselves and show that YOU have the power to transform your past trauma into triumph. That YOU can manifest and create a deeply purposeful, meaningful and happy life. That you are not a VICTIM nor just a SURVIVOR. Just like me, you are a THRIVER.

THIS IS NOT JUST MY STORY. IT’S A MOVEMENT.
This is for all the victims and survivors of sexual abuse and all forms of abuse. You are not alone.  This is for all the people who do not have a voice and still keep their secrets. I hope sharing my story of healing and transformation also helps you in your own personal journey.

This is for anyone who is seeking for deeper meaning and purpose in their life.  This is for those who want to find healing, peace and love, especially love for themselves.  This is for everyone who wants to learn how to live in gratitude each and every day.

This is for those who want to look at their past as a source of strength and resilience. This is for everyone who wants to transform that trauma into triumph.
This is for anyone who wants to make a positive shift in your life and raise your consciousness and our global consciousness.

 We are all THRIVERS.  

THANK YOU for your love and support.

Light and Love,
Marian

WHY DO I NEED $10,000?
The bulk of the funds will be for  the Self-Publishing  Services  of Balboa Press (A Division by Hay House) – Empower Package. Hay House is the leading publisher for amazing authors and though leaders such as Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Kris Carr, Dr. Wayne Dyer and so many more! With their expertise, experience, network and resources, I will be able to get my story and message for “Survivor to Thriver” to more people all over the world. Here is what their services ($5,600) entail: https://www.balboapress.com/Packages/CorePackages/Compare.aspx

Professional Editing and Proofreading – $2000

Marketing – $1500 (Printing extra book copies, social media and marketing pre-launch and launch activations)

The remaining $900 is for all the fees incurred by launching this campaign using GoFundMe.

INCENTIVES:
$5+ THANK YOU SO MUCH for your support! You will receive updates of the campaign and book.

$15+  Your name added to our website and you will receive updates of the campaign and book along with my deepest gratitude for your support.

$25+ Your name added to the book, website and you will receive updates of the campaign and book along with my deepest gratitude for your support.

$50+ The E-Book Copy, your name added to the book, website and you will receive updates of the campaign and book along with my deepest gratitude for your support.

$100+ A signed copy of the book, the E-Book, your name added to the book, website and you will receive updates of the campaign and book along with my deepest gratitude for your support.

$200+ Four (4) signed copies of the book, one (1) Survivor to Thriver T-Shirt, the E-Book, your name added to the book, website and you will receive updates of the campaign and book along with my deepest gratitude for your support.

$500+ Special invitation to a private event (LA/MIA/NY) with Marian to learn firsthand everything she knows about living life as a Thriver that will also include a yoga and meditation session. One (1) Survivor to Thriver T-Shirt, four (4) signed copies of the book, the E-Book, your name added to the book, website and you will receive updates of the campaign and book along with my deepest gratitude for your support.

Follow me on social media for updates and photos:
Website: www.marianbacoluba.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbacoluba
Twitter: https://twitter.com/marianbacoluba
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marianbacoluba

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Marian Bacol-Uba
Organizer
Miami, FL

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