About The Author

In this jaw-dropping memoir, Connie takes you on a rollercoaster ride through life with a husband who checked every box on the "Do Not Date" list—narcissistic, jealous, controlling, obsessive, and possessive (a real overachiever in all the wrong ways). Enduring both mental and physical abuse, she faced the gut-wrenching decision to leave—one that meant walking away while heartbreakingly leaving her children behind. Raw, real, and packed with resilience, this is a story of survival, strength, and ultimately, reclaiming her life. Buckle up—it’s a wild one.

Getting through the aftermath of trauma isn’t exactly a walk in the park—more like a stumble through a minefield with a blindfold on. In this brutally honest (and occasionally darkly funny) account, Connie shares how she not only survived but thrived beyond the chaos of manipulation, desperation, and rage. She peels back the layers of a mentally and sometimes physically abusive relationship, exposing the messy, complicated truth while offering a big dose of hope for anyone stuck in a similar storm. This isn’t just a survival story—it’s a comeback tale, proving that reclaiming your life, resilience and thriving are always possible (and maybe even a little fun along the way).

Despite the gut-wrenching separation, Connie and her kids managed to do what all great families do—heal, grow, and get back to roasting each other at the dinner table. Through love, laughter, and probably a few inside jokes at her expense, they rebuilt their bond and are now just as close (and just as loud) as ever. Turns out, resilience runs in the family! 

Today, Connie is an author, speaker, and coach in business, dating, you name it. She's passionate about helping others find their own path to thriving, growth, and lots of fun along the way. As the founder of Connie Hewitson Coaching and Consulting, Lady Hitch Singles, and Grammy Connie’s Etiquette Boot Camp, she’s built an empire off her life experiences—from surviving mental and physical abuse to being a serial dater (she’s got stories) and a total boss in business. Connie’s mission? To guide people toward self-confidence, respect, and empowerment, whether they’re kicking butt in leadership, navigating the dating world, or boosting their personal development. Because if she can do it, you definitely can too.

 Connie’s large, wonderful family is the secret sauce to her life—she’s got a supportive and loving husband, seven adult children, their spouses, and ten grandkids. (Yes, ten! That’s a lot of birthday parties.) They’re at the heart of everything she does, pushing her to live with purpose and intention every day—mainly because when you’ve got that many people calling you, there’s no time to slack off. They’re her constant reminder to keep hustling... despite all of this, she always remembers where she left her keys.