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I Was the One I Was Waiting For

From Anxious Attachment and Codependency to Radical Self-Love

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I Was the One I Was Waiting For

By: Heather Wild
Narrated by: Heather Wild
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What if the love you were searching for… was always your own?

In this raw and luminous memoir, Heather Wild peels back the layers of codependency, heartbreak, single motherhood, and spiritual awakening to reveal what happens when a woman stops waiting to be chosen—and chooses herself instead.

Told with stunning vulnerability and poetic insight, I Was the One I Was Waiting For chronicles Heather’s real-life journey through a series of complex relationships—including trauma bonds, toxic patterns, and the false promises of romantic potential—ultimately leading to the reclamation of her self-worth, voice, and body.

From first love to failed marriage, soul friendships to seductive illusions, Heather invites listeners into the sacred and messy middle of healing. With themes of anxious attachment, grief, motherhood, embodiment, and personal rebirth, this book isn’t just a story—it’s a mirror. Narrated by the author herself, this audiobook delivers an intimate, heart-led listening experience—infused with warmth, honesty, and soul.

Includes an exclusive bonus: a 30-minute integrative embodiment practice—guided by Heather—to help you ground, reflect, and return to your own story through breath, stillness, and gentle somatic awareness.

For any woman who’s ever felt unseen, unheard, or unchosen… this is your invitation to remember who you are.

You were never too much. You were never too late. You are the one you’ve been waiting for.

©2025 Heather Dolson (P)2025 Heather Dolson
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This book is perfect for anyone who has ever felt like they were waiting for a hero to come and save them. It does a really good job of guiding you on a journey to find that hero inside yourself. A reader won't just get told to love themselves; they will learn how to stop waiting for someone else to make them happy and to become their own source of strength. The main idea is that the person you have been waiting for all this time is actually you.

You Are Your Own Hero

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This book's message is empowering, encouraging readers to take control of their lives and pursue their goals and dreams. The book is designed for individuals seeking personal growth, self improvement, and empowerment.

Insightful guide

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I Was the One I Was Waiting For is a heartfelt and empowering book that gently guides readers from anxious attachment and codependency toward self-acceptance and radical self-love. The author’s insights and practical tools make it both inspiring and actionable, offering real hope for anyone ready to break unhealthy patterns and embrace their true worth.

Great Book

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Heather’s story hit me with a rare honesty.. it’s not polished or sugar-coated, but real, and raw. What stood out most was how she wove together heartbreak and healing, showing that growth doesn’t happen in the absence of pain, but through it. I found myself reflecting on the quiet ways we abandon ourselves while waiting for someone else to validate us. This memoir reminded me that the most transformative love story we’ll ever live is the one where we finally come home to ourselves.

Healing thru pain, not around it

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This audiobook is a deeply emotional and beautifully created memoir about healing, self-worth, and choosing oneself after years of heartbreak and codependency. Heather Wild’s honesty makes every page feel raw and real. Her story of love, loss, and rediscovery is powerful and relatable, especially for women learning to reclaim their strength. The bonus embodiment practice adds a grounding, personal touch that turns this book into both a story and a healing experience.

A powerful, healing memoir

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