Important things to know:

• She Asked Why (“website”), Talking to the Light + Carole’s other digital products (“collection”) do not provide medical, psychological, legal, or therapeutic advice, and it is not an instructional guide for navigating abusive relationships or family systems.

• While they explore maternal narcissistic abuse through lived experience and spirit communication, they do not minimize abuse or your personal experience with it.

• ⚠️This collection is for a mature audience only. It includes sensitive and triggering material, as well as occasional profanity.

• This is not a collection that asks you to love, accept, or easily forgive a narcissistic mother for who she is. If that is what you are looking for, this may not be a fit.

• Because of the digital and deeply personal nature of Talking to the Light and Carole’s other digital products, all sales are final. No refunds or exchanges are available.

• Talking to the Light is meant to be read in the order presented. Skipping around will feel disjointed and dilute the experience.

Reader responsibility & engagement

• By purchasing and/or reading Talking to the Light and Carole’s other digital products, you acknowledge that your interpretation and emotional, psychological, or spiritual response is your responsibility.

• ⚠️Some material is emotionally intense and may be triggering, including references to:

  • Narcissistic or domestic abuse, childhood trauma, neglect, or emotional manipulation

  • Complicated grief, death, dying, and spiritual communication

  • Suicide, sexual assault, weapons, or brief mention of animal abuse

  • Profanity and photographs of a deceased woman (face obscured)

• Engage with this material only when you feel emotionally prepared. Pause, step away, or seek professional support if needed.

No guarantees

• This collection does not promise confessions, apologies, reconciliation, closure, or specific outcomes.

• Experiences and insights will vary by reader.

• No guidance is provided to love, forgive, or excuse an abuser.

Copyright and usage restrictions

• All content in Talking to the Light and Carole’s other digital products is the intellectual property of the author. © Carole Murphy 2026.

• This collection and website are for personal use only. You may not copy, distribute, sell, or publicly display any portion of it without written permission first.

• Unauthorized use of the collection, copying, sharing, or distribution is prohibited.

• Excerpts may not be publicly shared, repackaged, or used in teaching, therapy, coaching, or workshops without written permission first.

Chargebacks & refunds

• Because of the digital and deeply personal nature of Talking to the Light and Carole’s other digital products, all sales are final.

• No refunds or partial refunds will be issued.

• Filing a chargeback constitutes a claim of fraud; please consult device or platform support for technical issues instead. Or contact Carole.

No comparisons or whataboutery

• Every reader’s experience is unique.

• Do not compare your journey to the author’s.

• This website and collection do not engage in “whataboutery” or redirect discussions to other harms, people, or experiences.

Limitation of liability

• By purchasing or accessing this collection, you acknowledge that the material is for personal reflection.

• The author is not liable for any outcomes related to your use of the material.

• These digital products and website do not replace professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for medical, legal, psychological, or therapeutic guidance.

Digital delivery

• Upon purchase of products, you will receive a downloadable file in the formats included in your purchase.

• You are responsible for ensuring your device can open and access the file(s).