Losing Myself, Finding Me

The Journey of Survival, Strength, and the Courage to Embrace Your Authentic Self

About the Author

Charlar Elena Barnes has walked through battles both visible and unseen. From serving during Operation Desert Storm to climbing Mount Fuji and walking 39 miles in the Avon Walk to End Breast Cancer, her life is a living testimony of resilience, strength, and courage.

As a Gulf War Veteran, Licensed Professional Counselor, and now author of Losing Myself, Finding Me, Charlar is passionate about helping others rise above fear, embrace their authentic identity, and live boldly—without apology.

✨ Whether speaking on resilience, leadership, healing, or the power of owning your story, Charlar brings inspiration and practical wisdom to every stage she steps on.

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Success Stories

Losing Myself, Finding Me is more than a memoir of

survival—it’s a roadmap for strength and courage. Each chapter shares moments of overcoming fear, breaking free, and stepping into authenticity. This book proves that your past does not define your future.

Tips & Tricks

Practical wisdom flows through every page. Charlar shows how resilience, boundaries, and courage can reshape your life. Her lessons come from real experiences—war, loss, climbing mountains, and walking miles in faith. You’ll find

encouragement and strength for your own journey.

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This book challenges you to see struggle in a new light. Charlar’s story proves that pain can become purpose and failure can open doors to growth. By shifting your mindset, you’ll discover fresh ideas to navigate life with resilience, clarity, and confidence.

About The Book

Losing Myself, Finding Me is a powerful story of survival, strength, and the courage to embrace authenticity. Charlar Elena Barnes, PsyD, LPC, takes readers on a journey through war, hardship, and self-discovery with honesty and grace. Her words remind us that resilience is born in life’s hardest moments and that even in pain, there is purpose.

This book is both a testimony and a guide, inviting men and women to reflect, rebuild, and rise. Through her journey—climbing mountains, walking miles for healing, and facing the silence of survival mode—Charlar shows that losing yourself can be the first step to truly finding who you are meant to be. It is a story that transcends generations, blending vulnerability with wisdom. Readers will find hope, courage, and clarity as they turn each page. Losing Myself, Finding Me is not just a book—it is an invitation to live with authenticity, strength, and unapologetic self-acceptance.

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Why People Love This Book?

Readers connect deeply with Losing Myself, Finding Me because it speaks to the real struggles we all face—fear, identity, resilience, and the courage to keep going. Charlar Elena Barnes doesn’t just tell her story; she invites you into it, with honesty that feels personal and wisdom that feels timeless.