Breaking Free from Transactional Love
Love is meant to be one of the most beautiful, unconditional forces in our lives: nurturing, free, and deeply human. But what happens when love is treated like a transaction? When it’s given only in exchange for obedience, perfection, or silence? The truth is, this kind of “transactional love” leaves us feeling unworthy, unseen, and disconnected from who we truly are.
In Transactional Love, author Sara Mousa offers a courageous look at the emotional manipulation and narcissistic control that can shape our relationships. Through her deeply personal memoir, she shares her journey from childhood trauma to adulthood, where she found herself trapped in a marriage defined by the same patterns of emotional bargaining. What’s striking about Sara’s story is that it’s not just about the pain of these relationships, but also about the process of healing, awakening, and reclaiming her true self.
The book sheds light on how love can become a form of control. When we are taught that love must be earned through performance, perfection, or silence it stops being a natural, flowing connection and becomes an exchange. Sara reflects on her experiences, offering insight into how people can get stuck in these cycles of manipulation, always seeking validation but never truly feeling seen or loved.
Transactional Love is also a story of awakening. Through her journey, Sara discovers that she’s a dark Heyoka empath and a starseed—gifts that help her break free from the patterns that have kept her stuck. These realizations guide her toward healing and empowerment, allowing her to reconnect with herself in a deeper way.
This book is for anyone who has ever felt their love was conditional who has been made to feel that their worth is tied to their actions or behavior. If you’ve ever questioned your place in the world or whether you are truly loved for who you are, Sara’s story is a reflection of your own pain and a guide to healing.
Love Should Be Free from Manipulation
Love should never feel like an exchange where you have to give something to receive it. It should be a space where you can simply be, without fear of rejection or control. Unfortunately, many of us have been taught that love is earned, not given freely. This book challenges that idea, showing that true love is unconditional—it doesn’t require you to be perfect, it doesn’t demand silence, and it doesn’t manipulate you into submission. It’s about being seen for who you truly are, and being loved for your authentic self.
Transactional Love invites you to reimagine what intimacy and connection can look like moving from survival-based relating to a place of true, soul-aligned love. Now available for purchase on Amazon.
