Adult survivors of emotionally abusive parents how to heal, cultivate emotional resilience & build the life & love you deserve

"If you grew up with a parent who was self-centered, manipulative, or emotionally abusive, you may still struggle with feelings of anger, sadness, fear, or hopelessness as an adult. You may avoid emotional intimacy with others for fear of being hurt or abandoned. And you may even feel like the...

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Main Author: Campbell, Sherrie (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., [2024]
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Summary: "If you grew up with a parent who was self-centered, manipulative, or emotionally abusive, you may still struggle with feelings of anger, sadness, fear, or hopelessness as an adult. You may avoid emotional intimacy with others for fear of being hurt or abandoned. And you may even feel like the abuse was somehow your fault. But it was not your fault, and there are tools you can use to heal and move forward. With this compassionate guide, you'll gain a greater understanding of what happened in your past, transform deep pain into emotional resilience, and build the life that you deserve. You'll also learn how to set boundaries, assert your needs, and overcome emotional avoidance to develop authentic and mutually respectful relationships with others. The pain you experienced growing up doesn't have to define you. Let this book be your guide on the path to healing, wholeness, and self-discovery" -- Back cover.
Physical Description: 177 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (page [179]).
ISBN: 9781648482632
1648482635
Author Notes: Sherrie Campbell, PhD, is a licensed psychologist who specializes in helping healthy people cut ties with the toxic people in their lives. She is a nationally recognized expert on family estrangement, an inspirational speaker, a social media influencer, and author of Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members.