Independence: A Memoir of Secrets Discovery and Forgiveness
- ISBN-10
- 0998386782
- ISBN-13
- 9780998386782
- Series
- Independence
- Pages
- 284
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-07-14
- Publisher
- Bryson Taylor Publishing
- Author
- Deb Landry
Description
In November of 2014, nearing the thirty-fifth anniversary of the untimely death of her father, Deb learns the devastating news that the man she knew and loved as her biological father was not her DNA match. This unforeseen key unlocked a life-long secret to her inexplicable childhood experiences with a narcissistic mother and intensified her four-decade search for understanding of a mother-daughter relationship. Independence is a memoir of secrets kept by a mother, discovered by the daughter and a quest to find forgiveness and acceptance for the unknown. This heartfelt story of one woman's journey unfolds as she uncovers the motive of her mother's bizarre and unpredictable behavior and secrets. Independence delves into the impact maternal emotional and psychological abuse has on a child's life and how interrupted adolescent development sends a child to escape inward, resulting in developing negative internal messages of shame, fear, and never feeling good enough. This poignant narration reveals a child's resilience and an adult's quest to find solace, and the true meaning of family.Independence tells the true story of a psychological and emotional abusive relationship involving the cunning mind games played by a mother on to her daughter. This subtle and hidden behavior left no visible scars but had a lasting impact on the authors emotional and physical health as well as her social and cognitive development, leading to years of running away and a diagnosis PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). These maltreatment included gaslighting, intimidation, isolation, bullying, belittling or berating, manipulation, lies, and deception, that sent the author on a journey to discover the sixty-year secret of her true paternity.Contrary to beliefs, this type of emotional abuse of children is one of the most damaging form of maltreatment which is rarely obvious or recognized by others. It is essential for society as a whole, to take the lead to prevent child abuse and recognize the signs and symptoms. This can only be done through education of the seriousness of the problem. In 1999, Landry and her husband co-founded Crossroads Youth Center, for latch key kids and victims of bullying and harassment focusing on educating families on the importance of healthy self-esteem, emotional well-being and raising resilient children. Deb Landry is an author, certified parenting coach, professional operational consultant, podcast host, and activist for children's rights. She has authored three children's books, Yankee Go Home, The Snapdragon Princess co-authored with Kim Parrish and the bestselling award-winning Sticks Stones and Stumped. Her new children's book, Summer's Shadow, will be released in late 2020. Deb other works include several interactive children's awareness plays on character education and bullying prevention. A humanitarian and philanthropist, Landry specializes in bullying and harassment prevention and safe school climate planning. She has lobbied for legislation in the state of Maine and throughout the U.S., serving on ad hoc committees and works as an advocate for children, youth and teens who are affected by bullying, harassment or discrimination. Deb knows first-hand how childhood trauma can psychologically affect the growth of youth and has spent over twenty years as the co-founder and Executive Director of Crossroads, a youth character education nonprofit with a focus on developmental education to raise resilient and respectful youth. For more information: Crossroads CYCSaco.org RaisingCainPodcast.com DebLandry.com
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