Wounds from primal relationships such as those with mothers & fathers run very deep If your childhood involved an absent addicted or abusive father you may have the following 'emotional ghosts'- Low self-esteem- People-pleasing approval-seeking neediness & co-dependency- Wishing & praying that your dad would change into the father you believe he should be- Feeling frequently angry including repressed anger- Choosing romantic partners who remind you of your dad- Feelings of intimidation around male authority figures In this insightful & compassionate book former psychotherapist Doreen Virtue & practising clinical social worker Andrew Karpenko present a range of self-healing techniques to empower you to counsel your wounded inner child so that you can deal with men as a healthy functioning adult Whether you are a man or a woman they help you to choose thriving balanced relationships with the males in your life open your heart to feeling safe & receiving love & reconnect with both Divine feminine & masculine energies All of your painful experiences have happened for a reason There are parts of your psyche calling out for attention Healing your father wounds will free you from lingering feelings of emptiness & patterns of dysfunction with men & will allow you to pursue your passion & life purpose unfettered by the past