Survivors of parental abandonment and neglect often struggle with anxiety, self-blame, poor self-esteem, and self-criticism. They may also experience insecurity in relationships, feel unworthy of love, and worry that others will leave them. In this compassionate guide, psychotherapist and family trauma expert Kaytee Gillis helps readers develop a greater awareness of how they were affected by abandonment trauma, and presents powerful strategies to break free from self-blame and shame, trust themselves and those they love, and build a life of connection and empowerment.