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If you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you may have lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, betrayal, or abandonment. You may recall your childhood as a time when your emotional needs were not met, when your feelings were dismissed, or when you took on adult levels of responsibility in an effort to compensate for your parent’s behavior. These wounds can be healed, and you can move forward in your life.

In this breakthrough book, clinical psychologist Lindsay Gibson exposes the destructive nature of parents who are emotionally immature or unavailable. You will see how these parents create a sense of neglect, and discover ways to heal from the pain and confusion caused by your childhood. By freeing yourself from your parents’ emotional immaturity, you can recover your true nature, control how you react to them, and avoid disappointment. Finally, you’ll learn how to create positive, new relationships so you can build a better life.

Discover the four types of difficult parents:



The emotional parent instills feelings of instability and anxiety

The driven parent stays busy trying to perfect everything and everyone

The passive parent avoids dealing with anything upsetting

The rejecting parent is withdrawn, dismissive, and derogatory
 

In her groundbreaking book, "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents," Lindsay C. Gibson skillfully guides readers through the complexities of understanding and healing the wounds inflicted by emotionally immature parents. With empathy and expertise, Gibson delves into the various types of emotional neglect and abuse that children of emotionally immature parents often experience, offering invaluable insights and practical strategies for recovery.

Gibson begins by defining emotional immaturity in parents and exploring the profound impact it has on their children. She highlights the common traits of emotionally immature parents, including their inability to regulate their own emotions, their difficulty in empathizing with others, and their tendency to be self-centered and manipulative. These traits, Gibson explains, can lead to a range of negative consequences for children, including low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems.

The book then delves into the different types of emotional neglect and abuse that children of emotionally immature parents may experience. Gibson discusses the impact of emotional neglect, such as the lack of warmth, affection, and validation from parents, as well as the effects of emotional abuse, such as verbal, physical, or sexual abuse. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing these forms of abuse and their lasting effects on individuals.

Gibson goes on to provide a roadmap for healing and recovery for adult children of emotionally immature parents. She offers a range of practical strategies and techniques to help readers understand their own experiences, set boundaries with their parents, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. The book also includes exercises, journaling prompts, and self-reflection questions to help readers work through their emotions and move towards healing.

"Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents" is an essential resource for anyone who has experienced the challenges of growing up with emotionally immature parents. Gibson's compassionate and insightful approach provides readers with the tools and support they need to break free from the cycle of pain and create healthier, more fulfilling lives.