{"product_id":"torture-or-nurture-a-tale-of-growing-up-9781647198404","title":"Torture or Nurture, A Tale of Growing Up","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by the life experiences of the author and others who had narcissistic or toxic parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristy, Janet:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - As a research consultant and author Janet Christy has written reports, published small business marketing books and conducted people oriented research projects. As a survivor of narcissistic abuse and an experienced interviewer, she is uniquely positioned to express the pain and frustration of narcissistic abuse victims through a fictional story.","brand":"Booklocker.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50485840576786,"sku":"9781647198404","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d9709525-f6d3-4918-acd3-d121a1bc5c89.jpg?v=1730412248","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/torture-or-nurture-a-tale-of-growing-up-9781647198404","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}