Out of the Fire is a raw, unflinching memoir that exposes the hidden truths behind domestic abuse, legal injustice, and institutional failure. Heather Petit, a mother and survivor, takes readers on a harrowing journey through years of psychological manipulation, courtroom betrayals, and the relentless fight to protect her children from a man the world called a hero.
 
Told with courage and brutal honesty, Heather’s story reveals how abuse can be masked by uniforms and titles—and how the systems meant to protect often protect the abuser instead. From manipulated court hearings to a wrongful arrest and felony charge, Heather documents her descent into legal chaos and her rise back into freedom.
This is not just a story about one woman’s survival—it’s a rallying cry for every mother silenced by the courts, every survivor blamed instead of believed, and every child caught in the crossfire of a broken system.
More than a memoir, Out of the Fire is a testament to resilience, a call for reform, and a promise: the truth will not stay buried.