What if the person who should provide the strongest emotional support was instead the most damaging?
Were your feelings dismissed, ignored, or met with anger, denial, or abandonment by your parent?
Readers are raving about this deeply moving memoir filled with heartfelt, honest storytelling and research-backed psychological truths.  Psychotherapist Jacqueline Getchius, MA, LPCC offers a deeply personal portrait of the often invisible, but very real form of abuse–emotional neglect–because she’s lived it herself.  After becoming a therapist and then a mother, Jacqueline finds herself at a precipice—continue to allow the ripple effects of her mother’s emotional neglect to rule her world or do an about face and pave a path that she gets to decide.  That’s Emotional Neglect is a never-too-late story about the growth possible for anyone with the guts to try, and a testament to the redemptive power of love, therapy, and psychological connection.

A motivational and inspiring memoir meets self-help book on healing from the emotional neglect by your parent. Explore the psychological underpinnings of emotional abuse, narcissism, attachment, the “highly sensitive person”, codependency, gaslighting, trauma, and triangulation, illustrating how to heal from the unseen wounds of neglect.

Born out of a lifetime of feelings of doubt, loneliness, and shame that emotional neglect can produce, this book will guide you to create the foundation for the loving and secure relationships you deserve.  Because you are worthy—of self-discovery, authenticity, and boundless love.

In a world that often encourages us to suppress our emotions, Emotional Validation is a transformative guided journal that empowers you to embrace and understand your feelings. Designed to help you navigate the intricate landscape of your emotions, this journal invites you on a profound journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance.

With 52 carefully curated feeling words, Emotional Validation guides you through the spectrum of human emotions, one week at a time. Each page presents a new emotion, allowing you to explore the depths of your inner world and gain insights into your emotional responses. From joy to sorrow, from anger to contentment, this journal ensures that no emotion goes unnoticed or invalidated.

Inside, you’ll find:

🌟 Weekly Prompts: Thoughtful and introspective prompts that encourage you to connect with your emotions on a deeper level. Whether you’re expressing gratitude, exploring vulnerability, or working through pain, this journal provides a safe space for reflection.

🌟 Self-Validation Exercises: Practical exercises and guidance on how to validate your emotions, acknowledging their importance and honoring your personal experience. Learn how to be compassionate and kind to yourself, no matter what you feel.

🌟 Creative Expression: Ample room to express yourself through writing or any other creative outlet that resonates with you. Your unique journey deserves a unique form of expression.

Emotional Validation is not just a journal; it’s a trusted companion on your path to emotional well-being. By giving yourself the gift of validation, you’ll not only enhance your self-awareness but also strengthen your emotional resilience. This journal is your invitation to embrace your feelings, learn from them, and grow through them.

Make Emotional Validation a part of your daily routine and unlock the transformative power of acknowledging and accepting your emotions. Start your journey towards a more balanced, empathetic, and emotionally intelligent life today.

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