A study of the psychological aspects of toxic relationships between mothers and daughters in a Korean and Asian context. The author’s work focuses on identifying the origins of problems and finding ways to recover from trauma caused by manipulation and gaslighting. In Korean and Russian cultures, women often feel dependent on their mothers’ opinions. Manipulation and gaslighting that begin in childhood can inflict significant psychological trauma. The book by the Korean psychologist Kim Chiyun examines these relationships and identifies the causes that can become sources of difficulties for an adult daughter.