Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibs...

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson (epub)(Nonfiction)
Author: Lindsay C. Gibson; Narrator: Marguerite Gavin
Full Title: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents
Release Year: 2015
Page Count: 216 Pages
Genres: Nonfiction, Psychology, Self Help, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships

In this breakthrough book, clinical psychologist Lindsay Gibson illuminates the profound impact of emotionally immature or unavailable parents on their adult children. If you grew up with such parents, you may experience lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, betrayal, or abandonment, and recall a childhood where emotional needs were unmet or feelings dismissed. Gibson exposes how these parental behaviors create a sense of neglect and provides pathways to heal from the resulting pain and confusion. The book delves into understanding four types of emotionally immature parents—emotional, driven, passive, and rejecting—and their specific effects. By freeing yourself from these emotional patterns, you can recover your true self, control your reactions to your parents, and overcome past disappointments. Ultimately, the book offers strategies for creating positive, new adult relationships and building a more fulfilling life. It is a comprehensive guide for anyone seeking to understand and overcome the long-term impact of an emotionally barren family upbringing.