All (or almost all) parents fall short of our expectations from time to time. However, Susan Forward does not soften the blows when it comes to people whose shortcomings cause severe psychological trauma to children. Her lively, frank book helps to nullify parental manipulation of authority, guilt and other “killers” of self-esteem. This book is for everyone who wants to cope with the pain of childhood, and most importantly - to move on, to go beyond the patterns of disappointing relationships that have taken root in your parents' house. Don't blame yourself for what happened to you in the past. You can change your life right now! Just read this book and a completely new world will open up for you - a world of self-confidence, emotional independence and great inner strength. The publishing design is preserved in PDF A4 format.