Why do some families grow stronger after tragedy, while others fall apart? How do families cope with grief and overcome difficult times? Why do our families drive us crazy? And how small changes can improve our relationships? Psychotherapist Julia Samuel explores the inherited patterns of love, trauma, and loss through her own family and the stories of eight of her patient families. Samuel explores the impact of family trauma on individual well-being, interpersonal relationships, and generations, exploring the relationships that both move us and hurt us. He reveals the often underestimated influence of grandparents, brothers and sisters on us. In this book, the author offers tools to improve our relationships in the family, teaching us how to communicate effectively, set boundaries, fight and be ready for change. This book is a moving and hopeful family therapy that tells stories of forgiveness, hope and love against the backdrop of trauma and difficulties.
