Torture or Nurture, A Tale of Growing Up - by Janet Christy (Paperback)

About the Book

Two girls born on the same day in the same place with dramatically different lives. A comparison tale of the torture of having a narcissistic mother and enabler father versus the validation and support that comes from nurturing parents.

Book Synopsis

Inspired by the life experiences of the author and others who had narcissistic or toxic parents.

This is a tale of two girls who were born on the same day in the same place, but grew up in dramatically different households. It is a comparison of the torture of having a narcissistic mother and enabler father and the validation and support that comes from nurturing parents. If you were raised in a toxic family or care about someone who was, then this book was written for you.

This story gives voice to the agony of invalidation, the confusion of manipulation and the longing of a child for the love of a parent. It also demonstrates the comfort, confirmation and care that are provided by a nurturing parent or a loving friend.

Review Quotes

If you're the child of a narcissist or unfortunate enough to have a narcissist in your life, I highly recommend you read this book. It will give you insights you never realized into how this devastating mental condition has affected your life. I know you'll find it as revealing, inspiring, and moving as I did, and I know it can help you process your feelings. It helped me. - Patricia Edwards Inner Toxic Relief Blog Author, YouTuber, & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor

Prepare to have your eyes peeled, your hearts melted and your awareness expanded as you read this book. Janet Christy's characters will reveal to you the tragedy, as well as the triumph of children born to parents who are unaware they are unaware. - Lisa A. Romano Life Coach, Author of The Road Back to Me