"Before the betrayal. Before the bruises. Before the lies... we were a family."In this raw and deeply moving memoir, Rochelle Steans shares her harrowing journey through love, betrayal, abuse, and ultimately, survival. From the joy of young motherhood and the promise of a bright future to the heartbreak of shattered trust and the silent scars of violence, Rochelle pulls back the curtain on what it truly means to endure and rise again.Her story is not just about broken relationships, but about resilience in the face of trauma, family dynamics that wound as much as they heal, and the quiet strength of a woman who refused to be defined by her pain.Blood Is Not Thicker Than Water is more than a memoir it is a testimony of courage, faith, and the will to rebuild even when everything seems lost. For anyone who has faced betrayal, endured family conflict, or struggled to find light in the darkest of places, this book is a reminder: you can survive, and you can rise stronger than before.Perfect for readers of memoirs, true survival stories, women's empowerment, and domestic abuse survival narratives, this book will leave you inspired, shaken, and profoundly moved.