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The Drama of the Gifted Child

The Search for the True Self
Summary:

The book explores the challenges faced by individuals who, as children, learned to suppress their emotions and needs to meet the expectations of their parents, leading to a loss of their true selves. It delves into the long-term psychological impact of this dynamic and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and healing from these childhood traumas to achieve personal authenticity and emotional well-being.

Key points:

1. "Gifted" Child: The book defines "gifted" as a child's ability to empathize with parents' needs, often suppressing their own feelings to meet parental expectations.

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