Your guide to overcoming

childhood trauma as an adult,

reparenting you inner child,

family estrangement,

and how to be a better parent

the adult in the room

Your journey toward becoming the adult in the room begins here.

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Let "The Adult in the Room" be your guide as you’re overcoming childhood trauma as an adult, navigating family estrangement, and reparenting yourself... all while you embark on your journey as a parent. This book will help you to settle into a new peace, gain new understanding, heal yourself, and find acceptance. Your journey toward becoming the adult in the room begins here.

from the publisher

Quotation Mark

An essential read offering a unique blend of personal insights, expert advice, and practical strategies designed to support readers through the challenges of reconciling past traumas with present parenting responsibilities.

Quotation Mark

Through her profound understanding and compassionate approach, Sophia Desjardins delivers a resource for individuals seeking to break free from the shadows of their past, navigate estranged relationships, and foster a nurturing family environment.

Quotation Mark

An indispensable tool for anyone looking to understand the impact of childhood trauma on adult life, the complex nature of family estrangement, and the essential skills needed to be a better parent. Drawing on Desjardins' own experiences, along with wisdom from psychologists and family therapists, The Adult in the Room provides a roadmap for healing and transformation.

About sophia desjardins

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Sophia Desjardins is a writer and thinker on the topic of childhood trauma, family estrangement, and parenting. Through her own journey of estrangement and empowerment, Sophia has gained unique insights into the psychological and emotional challenges that arise in family relationships. Her work focuses on helping parents with childhood trauma understand past dynamics that may be hindering their parenting today. Sophia believes that parents can change the world, so every day she works to empower parents just like you with insight, the tools to apply it, and the room to make mistakes while growing into better parents.

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