I Don't Need to Be, but I Am. How to Overcome the Trauma of Rejection and Regain Self-Respect

Rejection is one of the most painful experiences in human relationships. When we are ignored, devalued, or denied, the internal voice says, 'you are not needed.' And along with this comes, 'you can't treat me this way!' This book is about how to survive rejection without being destroyed. About why the pain of rejection can be especially acute with ADHD and attachment trauma, how it triggers shame, anger, and self-blame, and why we end relationships in moments of intense feelings. Combining years of therapeutic practice, scientific data, and personal experience, psychotherapist Olga Prokhorova shows how to endure emotional apocalypse, break free from the cycle of grievances, and build inner strength. All of this is done gently, with humor and metaphors that hit the mark.