Sensitive topics: Family disharmony

Like everyone else these days, young people often find themselves having political disagreements with those who matter most to them: family and friends. This encouraging and helpful book gives readers practical advice and sympathetic support for dealing with those uncomfortable situations. Readers will learn how to express their beliefs and opinions without alienating those they love, and how to listen and potentially learn from people with whom they disagree.

Do you have a parent who is invalidating, critical, demanding, or hateful? In this important and much-needed guide, you'll learn how to set boundaries; uncover the hidden motives behind your parent's behavior; put a stop to repetitive, hurtful interactions; and foster healthier relationships. There's no sugarcoating it--if you grew up with a parent who made you feel invalidated or unloved as a child, your pain is very real. In some cases, you may decide that you want to remove this parent from your life, and that is a valid choice. But for many people, dealing with a problem parent becomes a necessary part of life, for whatever reason. If you're one of these people, this book can help.