Wasn't Sure Where To Post About This Must Read Book

[Sandra]

I noticed this book wan't on your book list on this site. I read it a while ago and it was a very powerful book. The book is called "Toxic Parents" by Dr. Susan Forward.

 

[AngelKeeperJ]

Thanks! I'm a 54 year old 'kid' who is now living with my parents as they age, etc. Luckily, I was able to break the chain of toxic parenting with my son. He is a compassionate, optimistic entrepeneur (?) with great people skills.

I suffer from the effects of my parents' 'toxic parenting'. A lot has been rectified, and accepted, and there are no hostile or bad feelings, but I've had LOTS of therapy! They both grew up in dysfunctional Christian homes, and went through the motions of life. A bad marriage teaches the children how to have a bad marriage, and it goes on and on...

They definitely fix the 'Toxic Parent' definition.

Next year they will be married 60 years. It's a testament to my dad for keeping the 'till death do us part' vows, in spite of my mother being a severely crappy wife and mother. If he had known how neglected we were while he worked 2-3 jobs, I think he might have not stayed with her. But then, my dad is an honorable man, and in our denomination he would not have been able to be a Pastor if he was divorced. He looks back over his life, and realizes a little of what he has missed all these years, and it makes him sad.

My point: toxic parenting can be a result of having a toxic marriage to begin with.

Thanks for taking time to recommend a book that can help!

 

[Sandra]

I can relate to that too AngelkeeperJ

When I was reading the book, one can see everyone's names all over every page.

 

[The Albatross]

Thanks Sandra for the recomendation on the book... Toxic parenting... yup that rings with me.