In a world that says family is everything, millions of us suffer in silence behind the fake smile that says we’re a member of a well-adjusted, supportive, and loving family. We joyfully celebrate birthdays with friends and holiday office parties and happy hours with colleagues but secretly dread any impending day with siblings, parents, in-laws, uncles, cousins, and the like, that will no doubt turn into an excruciating occasion before the sun has time to set. For years we endure emotional and physical abuse simply because we share a common ancestor with the abuser. Well, no more!
Domestic violence, sibling abuse, addiction, alcoholism, neglect, narcissism, bullying, molestation, and divorce are just a few of the social justice issues that rob us of our innocence and plague our communities. You may not realize it, but it’s probably what’s causing your dream life to feel detoured or denied. We’ve all been affected at some point in time; we just don’t notice the manifestation of our childhood traumas in our adult behavior. We’re overcoming our past abuse in countless numbers. Good news—you can do it to. Details inside!
What Others Are Saying...
We are constantly inundated with the importance of family, loyalty, and all these things that do not necessarily fit everyone’s life. Just as this book explains, sometimes your parents can be toxic and these confusing messages can do nothing but leave someone with a whole new set of challenges. Fortunately, Anita spells out a practical solution for many who are looking to overcome trauma or challenges of their past. The steps provide a clear way for how to bring positivity and a new way of thinking into your life. Which can be difficult especially for those who have grown up in negative houses. To rewire your brain is no easy task, but Anita shows understanding and hope. – Kristen
Reading this book is helping me get through a hard place in life right now. It has made me realize what my upbringing has brought into my current life and how it has affected me. – Heather M.
Anita really knows her stuff, and this book gives you the tools to help you heal from past hurts and move forward. This helped me forgive my own family and figure out the way to move forward without cutting them out from my life (although as this book demonstrates time and time again, sometimes cutting someone out is the healthiest and safest choice. It helps you realize that, although you’ve made excuses for them, the way you’ve been treated is actually not okay). I wish everyone would learn the lessons in this book, even if they have the perfect family life. – Andrea