Title: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Absorbed Parents
Author: Lindsay C. Gibson
Category: Non-fiction, Self-help, Relationships
Summary: Written by clinical psychologist Lindsay C. Gibson, this compassionate and illuminating guide explores the profound impact that growing up with emotionally unavailable or self-absorbed parents has on adult children. The book breaks down the different archetypes of emotionally immature parents, explains why they fail to provide emotional attunement, and examines how children internalise this neglect. It offers practical strategies for recognising emotional loneliness, setting healthy boundaries, stopping self-blame, and protecting yourself from emotional re-injury.