Leaving Home: The Art of Separating From Your Difficult Family
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Why would an adult choose to live close to parents who hurt them as a child? And how does a grown son or daughter break free of a parent's grip in order to build healthy relationships? David Celani argues that letting go of family bonds that never met a child's needs can be the hardest emotional task of adulthood.
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Many people repeat the painful patterns of their early homes with friends and partners, which keeps them tied to their families. Drawing on object-relations theory and his decades as a clinician, Celani sets out a practical path toward emotional independence from difficult parents, explaining why separation can be lifesaving and how to begin it.
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