Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life is a groundbreaking psychological self-help book by Dr. Susan Forward with Craig Buck. Published in August 1989 by Bantam Books, this first edition offers readers a powerful guide to recognizing and healing from the emotional damage inflicted by toxic parenting. Forward provides a penetrating model to help adult children of abusive or neglectful parents break free from the patterns of their past and reclaim control over their lives.
The book includes insightful questions and practical advice for those struggling with childhood trauma and adult emotional challenges caused by toxic parents. Featuring endorsements from notable figures such as Abigail Van Buren and John Bradshaw, this seminal work remains relevant for anyone seeking understanding and recovery from dysfunctional family dynamics. A must-have addition to the collection of psychology enthusiasts, therapists, and those on a healing journey.
