DRAMA FREE
From the bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace, a road map for understanding and moving past family struggles — and living your life your way.
“In a time when mental health is finally getting the attention it deserves, this is a vital guide to building healthier families.”
In this empowering guide, licensed therapist and bestselling relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab offers clear advice for identifying dysfunctional family patterns and choosing the best path to breaking the cycle and moving forward.
Covering topics ranging from the trauma of emotional neglect to the legacy of addicted or absent parents, to mental health struggles in siblings and other relatives, and more, this clear and compassionate guide will help you take control of your own life—and honor the person you truly are.
What People Are Saying
“Many people go to therapy to work through the issues in their heads, overlooking that their biggest challenges often lie in their family relationships. In this book, therapist Nedra Tawwab offers practical wisdom to help you handle problems with parents, siblings, children, and, yes, even in-laws. In a time when mental health is finally getting the attention it deserves, this is a vital guide to building healthier families.”
— Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THINK AGAIN and host of the TED podcast Re:Thinking
“Without a fresh perspective and the belief that we can break the cycle, we can get stuck in family patterns rather than living as our whole selves. With compassion and clarity, Nedra Tawwab offers a much-needed guide to understanding our upbringing—and becoming an agent for change in our own lives.”
— Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and co-host of the Dear Therapists podcast
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Every family has a story
FOR SOME OF US…
Our family of origin is a solid foundation that feeds our confidence and helps us navigate life’s challenges.
FOR OTHERS…
Family is a source of pain, hurt, and conflict that can feel like a lifelong burden.
BOOK CLUB GUIDE
BOOK CLUB GUIDE
Book clubs are essential for creating safe spaces to discuss and explore our emotional needs. This book club guide is a resource with clear advice for identifying dysfunctional family patterns and choosing the best path to breaking the cycle and moving forward.
Remember:
You cannot change people.
However, you can ask that they honor your requests. And if they do not, you have choices.
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