Factitious Love: Surviving the Deception of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy Abuse

Factitious Love is a powerful, survivor-centered guide to understanding, recognizing, and healing from one of the most insidious forms of child abuse-Munchausen by Proxy, also known as Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another.

Written by Tammy Eady Walker, grandmother and author of I Have to Call Someone Mama: A Grandmother's Story of Two Siblings Rescued From Munchausen by Proxy Abuse: , this book combines years of lived experience, survivor testimony, and therapeutic insight to shine a light on a form of abuse that thrives in silence.

Through fifteen in-depth chapters and interwoven narrative profiles, Factitious Love gives voice to those often dismissed or disbelieved-survivors, grandparents, non-custodial parents, siblings, and foster caregivers. It breaks down how MBP unfolds, how it hides behind medical systems and courtrooms, and how survivors begin the long, often invisible, road to reclaiming their lives.

This book includes:

• Clear, compassionate explanations of MBP and its psychological dynamics

• Realistic stories from survivors and families

• Survivor testimonials and caregiver reflections

• Resources for those seeking help or answers

• Hope and direction for anyone emerging from gaslighting, isolation, and abuse

Whether you are a survivor, a loved one, a mandated reporter, or someone just beginning to ask hard questions-Factitious Love offers clarity, validation, and a path forward.