35 Years in Hiding is a deeply personal and powerful memoir that chronicles Christine Psaila's lifelong journey of identity, survival, and self-acceptance.
For thirty-five years, Christine lived hiding who she truly was in order to survive in a world that often felt unsafe and unwelcoming. From early childhood through adolescence and adulthood, she experienced constant change, emotional trauma, bullying, and profound loss. Silence became a coping mechanism, even as it slowly eroded her sense of self and belonging.
As she grew older, Christine began to find the language to understand her identity and the courage to live honestly. Choosing authenticity came with painful consequences, including grief and loss, but it also marked the beginning of healing. With time, support, and resilience, she reclaimed her voice and learned that choosing herself was not selfish, but necessary.
This memoir follows Christine's journey toward self-understanding, healing, and the life-changing decision to pursue gender-affirming surgery in Thailand. More than a story of transition, 35 Years in Hiding is a story of resilience, transformation, and hope.
Written with honesty, vulnerability, and strength, this book is for anyone who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or afraid to live as their true self - and a reminder that it is never too late to choose authenticity, healing, and self-love.
