I Told Me So

written by

Marnie Baesler

Author Marnie Baesler found herself in a relationship that cost her more than a decade of her life. Passing by a mirror in the home she shared with her emotionally abusive husband, she caught a glimpse of herself and didn’t recognize her reflection.

Haunted by what she saw, Marnie vowed that she would step into her intuition, follow her heart, and remove herself and her two children from a relationship that left her a shadow of the woman she once was.

‘I Told Me So’ is a heartfelt account of a woman growing up in a small Montana ranching town in the 80’s and 90’s. Dealing with small town drama, a family fraught with alcohol dependency, and a strong appetite to please, Marnie taught herself early on in life to never ‘rock the boat.’

Surviving as a people pleaser worked, until it didn't, and when fate asked her at look herself in the mirror, whispered the words, “I told me so,” and vowed to tune into her intuition and let it guide her to freedom and beyond.

What They’re Saying

I went to high school with Marnie, and reading "I Told Me So" felt like catching up with a friend I never truly knew. Her story is raw, real, and incredibly courageous. Marnie’s willingness to share the truth about her experiences with abuse, family dysfunction, and the long, difficult journey toward self-worth is nothing short of inspiring. She writes with honesty and vulnerability, making you feel every moment of pain, resilience, and growth.

This memoir is not just about surviving — it’s about reclaiming your voice, your power, and your peace. Marnie's strength shines through every page, and her story will stay with me for a long time. I’m so proud of her for telling her truth. This book will resonate deeply with anyone who has faced darkness and fought their way back to light. Highly recommend. —Ronetta Anderson

The author did a wonderful job of telling her story. It was so well written that I couldn't put it down and finished it in one sitting. She was able to transport you into her life, and feel what was happening to her.

I highly recommend this book, especially if you are someone who has been or are in an abusive relationship. It leaves you feeling encouraged and hopeful. —unknown

After reading ‘I Told Me So,’ I realized how much I’d been ignoring my intuition. Marnie Baesler taught me how to look within and listen to that voice that is never wrong. —Meg Eldridge, New Orleans, LA

‘I Told Me So’ fell into my hands at just the right time. Not only was I able to identify the emotional harm that I had been enduring for years, but I finally found the confidence to leave, and learn how to love myself again. —Mona Lamar, Dallas, TX