Based on scientific data, this book offers help grounded in more than ten years of research. It provides important information, guidance, and effective strategies to overcome childhood traumas and build a real sense of self-esteem.
Peg Streep identifies several stages that help free yourself from the consequences of an unfavorable childhood: DISCOVERY, SPREADING, BREAKING, DISCONNECTING, RESTORING, and DIRECTING.
Each stage is described in detail and illustrated with stories of women, methods from psychology and other fields, as well as unique exercises. The book is meant to help the reader overcome their own doubts and understand how interaction with a mother continues to influence behavior in the present. The main idea is that childhood experiences should not determine your life, and with some effort you can get rid of their influence.