{"product_id":"why-you-never-got-to-be-a-kid-how-to-heal-when-your-parents-didnt-parent-paperback","title":"Why You Never Got to Be a Kid: How to Heal When Your Parents Didn't Parent - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLauren Dennelly\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStephanie M. Kriesberg\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou were the responsible one. The helper. The fixer. But no one ever asked what \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eyou\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e needed.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you grew up caring for your parents or siblings from a young age, you may still carry the invisible weight of that role today. \u003ci\u003eParentification\u003c\/i\u003e--being forced to take on adult responsibilities too soon--can shape everything from your self-worth and mental health to your relationships and career. It can leave you exhausted, burned out, and unsure of how to put yourself first. So how can you begin healing?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy You Never Got to Be a Kid\u003c\/i\u003e helps you finally understand what happened, and how to move forward toward the life you deserve. Drawing from family systems theory and trauma-informed clinical practices, this groundbreaking guide will help you recognize the signs and patterns of parentification, understand how it affected your growth and development, and learn to build healthier, reciprocal relationships that nurture and reward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll find step-by-step guidance to help you: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrieve the childhood you didn't get to have\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet boundaries with others and improve communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivate self-trust and self-worth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReclaim joy, play, and authenticity in adulthood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough reflective exercises, real-life stories, and practical coping tools, you'll learn how to release long-hidden guilt, stop chasing perfectionism, and rediscover the childlike wonder and peace that's still within you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou've taken care of everyone else long enough. Now it's time to take care of \u003ci\u003eyou.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLauren Dennelly, PhD, LCSW\u003c\/b\u003e, is an assistant professor of social work, and a licensed clinical social worker. Her clinical interests include feminist mental health practice and working with parentified adults who have grown up in dysfunctional environments. She writes a blog on \u003ci\u003ePsychology Today\u003c\/i\u003e titled \u003ci\u003eThe Mental Health of Girls and Women\u003c\/i\u003e, and is a sought-after consultant in the field of social work. She lives with her husband and son in Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword writer \u003cb\u003eStephanie M. Kriesberg, PsyD\u003c\/b\u003e, has practiced clinical psychology for twenty-five years. A graduate of the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology of Yeshiva University, she is trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). She is author of \u003ci\u003eAdult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.43 x 8.97 x 6.04 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 04, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53849452085555,"sku":"9781648487484","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/QS3b6m78SY9781648487484.webp?v=1786574093","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/why-you-never-got-to-be-a-kid-how-to-heal-when-your-parents-didnt-parent-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}