The words are hurled in a threatening tone from the parent's mouth. Likely, a slap or a smack on the child's body will follow. Or an unreasonable punishment. Unfortunately, the minor remains unprotected from the violent outbursts of the people who gave birth to it and who are responsible for it. And the violence will be repeated in all forms, more and more frequently. And when this child reaches, at least biologically, adulthood, it will wonder why it cannot find its balance – why it is so difficult to form successful relationships, why it cannot trust others, why the only way to find joy is through drinking, why, why... We are not only talking about sexual abuse and some glaring cases that make headlines, but about a silent daily nightmare experienced by millions of children around the world, when their caregivers, instead of caring for them, mistreat them.

In her new book, Tenia Makri, with her knowledge, experience, and unique way of approaching and "healing" the human soul, reopens the subject of the deep wounds caused by child abuse and, most importantly, provides practical advice and exercises to find within us the wounded, frightened child we once were and to "re-raise" it safely.

If you or someone you know is one of those abused children who lost themselves along the way, this book will give you the opportunity to discover within you the innocent, spontaneous being you once were and to start an active journey towards a better tomorrow.