A transformational guide to turning arguments into understanding, pain into purpose, and conflict into deeper love.
You used to laugh easily. Talk for hours. Feel like you were truly seen.
Now?
The tension sits in silence.
Fights feel circular.
You wonder, âCan we really get back to us?â
Youâre not aloneâand itâs not too late.
This book is your map back to each other.
No one walks into love expecting conflict. We dream of connection, safety, laughter, and the kind of closeness that makes the world feel less lonely. But what happens when the very person who once felt like home becomes the one we struggle to communicate with?
Echoes of Us isn’t a textbook on communication or a generic list of “dos and don’ts” in relationships. Instead, it’s a storyâa real, raw, and revealing journey of two young adults, Cliff and Sue, as they navigate the messy, often misunderstood terrain of love in the modern world.
Through relatable storytelling, practical tools, and emotional insights, you’ll discover that conflict isn’t the enemyâdisconnection is. This book will guide you to understand the roots beneath your arguments, face the fears that shape your patterns, and transform your relationship struggles into opportunities for deeper bonding.
Guided by relationship coach Steven Johnson, you’ll learn how to:
“The cracks are how the light gets in.” This book is about finding that lightânot by avoiding conflict, but by learning its sacred language.
Guided by compassionate Coach Steven Johnson, you’ll gain insight into:
Transform your relationship struggles into opportunities for profound connection and growth
Learn the art of emotional repairâhow to navigate hurt feelings and rebuild trust after conflict so your relationship emerges stronger.
Discover communication tools that help you argue productivelyâwhere both voices are heard and no one has to "win" at love's expense.
Uncover how childhood experiences and past relationships shape your current patternsâand how to rewrite those scripts.
Master the delicate balance of healthy boundariesâhow to protect your heart without walling off your partner..
Identify and transform the repetitive arguments that leave you feeling stuck, replacing them with new patterns of connection.
Learn how to cultivate deeper emotional and physical closeness, even after periods of distance or hurt.
The relationship experts who created this transformative approach
Everly Hartwell & Ashton Grey are emotional intelligence educators and co-creators of the "Love & Growth" series, dedicated to helping couples build lasting bonds through real-world tools and psychological insight. With over a decade of combined experience in relationship counseling, narrative therapy, and emotional wellness coaching, they bring compassion and clarity to every page. Everly's compassionate approach has helped thousands rebuild their lives.
Ashton brings cutting-edge research on resilience and post-traumatic growth. His work focuses on transforming emotional pain into personal power and renewed purpose.
NB: In addition to our individual expertise, we utilized the power of AI where appropriate to streamline the content creation process.
 We were on the brink of breaking up after the same fight kept repeating. This book helped us see we weren’t arguing about dishesâwe were both carrying childhood wounds that made us react strongly. The exercises in Chapter 5 changed everything.”Â
“I thought we were past saving. This book reminded me that healing is possibleâeven when we feel lost. Cliff and Sueâs journey cracked me open and gave me language for what I never knew how to express.â
âWe were stuck in the same painful loopâarguing, withdrawing, repeating. âEchoes of Usâ gave us the language, tools, and perspective to finally break the cycle. It didnât just help us communicate betterâit helped us understand ourselves and each other in a way we never had before.â
âIt felt like this book was written just for us. Cliff and Sueâs story mirrored our own so closelyâit gave us real hope and direction.â
â Jenna & Mark, married 7 years
“The chapter on emotional triggers was life-changing. I finally understand why certain things set me off and how to communicate that to my partner without blame. We’re closer now than we’ve ever been.”
I wish I had this book years ago! Understanding my attachment style and triggers has helped me break patterns that kept leading to toxic relationships. The journal prompts are incredibleâI’ve filled two notebooks already.
â Tara W., reader
đ Get âEchoes of Usâ today and begin the healing conversation your relationship deserves.
Everything you need to know before starting your Heartbreak Reset
A: Not at all! While “Echoes of Us” provides essential tools for couples in distress, it’s equally valuable for happy couples looking to deepen their connection and prevent future problems. Many readers use it as a “relationship health check-up.”
A: Unlike dry textbooks or overly simplistic advice, we combine storytelling with science. You’ll follow Cliff and Sue’s journey while learning psychology-backed tools. The unique “guided counseling” format lets you experience breakthroughs alongside them.
A: Absolutely. The book helps you understand your relationship patterns, attachment style, and emotional triggersâinvaluable whether you’re healing from a past relationship or preparing for a healthy future one.
A: Most exercises take 15-30 minutes and are designed to fit into busy schedules. Many couples report that the time invested in these exercises saves hours of arguments and misunderstandings down the road.
You’ll receive immediate access to the digital eBook (PDF and ePub formats). The whole series will be available in paperback shortly.
“Echoes of us” is based on psychological research and clinical experience rather than any religious or philosophical framework. The tools are practical and applicable regardless of your spiritual beliefs. That’s also true for all the other books in the “Love & Growth” series.
The longer conflicts fester, the harder it feels to fix.
Donât wait for another argument to leave you wondering if love is enough.
đŻ Grab your copy of âEchoes of Usâ and start transforming today.