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Summary: This book may really help you...
Review: Mine was not a tale of incest or alcoholism, but just about every other "toxic" thing parents could do happened in my family. This book has already made a difference to me by clearly affirming what I feel is true about the "toxic" behavior (and that's very reassuring when denial is a big factor.) I realize what I have been seeking all these years is the parental approval and love I missed but that I should stop looking for what will never be there. The book offers great suggestions on how to disengage from a destructive parental relationship by NOT REACTING to the "toxic" behavior. I'm writing this review in the hope that others may find this book helpful, too.
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Summary: This book was the begining of saving my life
Review: Eight years ago I found this book and it saved my life, my marriage and my children. This book began my journey of reclaiming my life. I am a male and had been a victim of sexual abuse. My life was living one moment to another to just make a life. This book outlined what was really happening - a new focus a new understanding! Once I understood who I was I began a new life in God and Man. I strongly suggest this book for beginners.
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Summary: RIGHT ON!!!!!!!
Review: This book has changed my life. It gave me the courage to face my darkest fears and to confront my mother in a clear,well thought out,respectful,and even loving way. She, my mother, was surprised to hear me speak in authoritatively and finnaly take charge of my life. I particularly like the step by step instructions which help to untangle alot of mixed up feelings and emotions. But what amazed me most was how the author hit it right on the nail for the reactions of the confronted parent. Thank you for giving us the insight to know what to espect and how to react
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Summary: A counselor advised me to read this book it is refreshing .
Review: I have been troubled for years with a reoccuring depression and finally was able to speak to a counselor. The first question she asked me was what was my relationship with my Mother and Father. It was always negative saying I could never do anything correct - I always felt I wasnt good enough for them. It also reflected my life as I got older and was in many relationships that I thought that was all I good get. That I was not good enough for anyone better. This book has made me realize I have to turn negative thoughts into positive ones and why I think like I do today.
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Summary: The clarity of this amazing book is unnerving.
Review: Over the years, I have come across few books that have even scratched the surface, in terms of understanding and definition, of my experience coping with my troubled parents and the ongoing aftermath. I found myself highlighting much of this book. The thoughts, basis of this book have been with me over the years, but I have had a tremendously hard time articulating them in any sort of cohesive manner. For any one who has grown up in this unfortunate situation, this incredible book will definately make you feel less crazy and help you to gain understanding of your options. This is one of the most important books that I will ever read.
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Summary: Great help for difficult relationships with adult parents.
Review: This book helped me overcome my poor relationship with my parents. I finally learned how to forgive them for both the intentional and unintentional things they did (and continue to do). It also helped me realize that I no longer must relate to them as a child to a parent, but as adult to adult. If a person is feeling controlled by his/her parents, or if they are having a lot of problems in their relationship with their parents, this book is a must.
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Summary: Opens your eyes and heart to begin the healing process.
Review: Read this book with an open mind. It not only made me aware of my relationship with my parents, but with my son as well. It brought into focus how parents can and do make mistakes, some of which can cause a lifetime of hurts and problems. The focus is not on blame, but on understanding. Educating ourselves is the first step in change. Toxic Parents gave me a new outlook on parenting which in turn has changed our lives for the better by far. Please take the time to read this wonderful book, for your sake and your child's sake!
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Summary: This book has had a profound impact on my life.
Review: Sometimes your choices in life are between good and better, good and bad, and sadly, bad and worse than bad. Having toxic parents is a bad vs. worse than bad situation. However, this book has gone a long way in helping me to understand my situation and choices. I feel the most important lesson is to not judge success or failure by what your parents say and do but by what you say and do. Finally, I hate to think about what the long term consequences to myself and my family would have been had I not gained the insight provided by Dr. Forward's years of practical experience.
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Summary: Excellent, Life Changing
Review: This book is excellent. It provides a nice overview of parental chaotic characteristics, the behaviors that are the result of growing up in a chaotic household, compelling real life examples & workable solutions. I highly recommend this book over all the other suggested books.
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Summary: This book will make victims realize they are not alone.
Review: I have purchased three copies, one for my husband and two for his sisters. Upon receiving the shipment I read this book again. Five & a half years ago, a friend suggested that I read it and it reassured me about the observations I was that stunned me. Toxic parents can have a devastating effect that brings on shame, preventing some from seeking help early in life and the saddest legacy is that it gets past on for generations.Any adult who emotionally strips their child of self-esteem, self-worth and confidence is a Toxic parent! Any parent who enables the abuser...is also a Toxic parent! And sadly to say, any victim who chooses not to overcome the hurtful legacy can potentially become a Toxic sibling, a Toxic spouse or a Toxic friend. I never thought that I would, one day, wake up to the realization that I was in a Toxic relationship... sometimes it sneaks up on you! I "ROCKED THE BOAT" and endured a backlash from my husband and his family this book made me realize that I had to stick to my guns if I wanted to have a healthy marriage. Nobody should ever feel obligated to hide or burden the family shame.
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