The words are hurled in a threatening tone from the parent's mouth. Likely, a slap or a hit on the child's body will follow. Or an unreasonable punishment. Unfortunately, the minor being remains unprotected from the violent actions of the people who gave it life and who are responsible for it. And the violence will repeat itself in all ways, more and more often. And when this child reaches adulthood, at least biologically, they will wonder why they cannot find their balance – why it is so difficult for them to build successful relationships, why they cannot trust others, why the only way to find joy is through drinking, why, why… We are not just talking about sexual abuse and some shocking cases that make headlines, but about a silent daily nightmare that millions of children around the world experience, when their caregivers, instead of caring for them, mistreat them.

In her new book, Tenia Makri, with the knowledge, experience, and unique way she has of approaching and “healing” the human soul, once again opens the subject of the deep wounds caused by childhood abuse and, mainly, offers practical advice and exercises to find within ourselves the wounded, frightened child we once were and to “raise” it safely again.

If you are – or someone close to you is – one of those abused children who lost themselves along the way, this book will give you the chance to rediscover within yourself the innocent, spontaneous being you once were and to embark on an active journey towards a better tomorrow.