Bestselling author and psychologist Dr. Susan Forward offers effective alternatives for achieving inner peace and freeing oneself from the troubling patterns of parental relationships. Countless have been victims of the legacy of parental abuse:

• Parents who ignored their children's needs or burdened them with guilt.
• Parents who were alcoholics or drug addicts.
• Parents who were exploitative and harsh, or simply indifferent and incompetent.

When these children reach adulthood, the damage caused by toxic parents manifests as depressive symptoms or difficulties in relationships, careers, and decision-making. In the book Toxic Parents, Dr. Susan Forward explains why it is so difficult to leave the past behind and helps readers confront this painful legacy with proven self-help techniques. With this book as a guide, you will discover an exciting new world of self-confidence, inner strength, and emotional independence.