The Primal Wound

Nancy Newton Verrier presents the idea that separating a child from their birth mother can create a "primal wound," an emotional experience that shapes the adoptee's sense of self and impacts their relationships throughout life. Drawing on research from psychology and her own experiences, Verrier explains the challenges adoptees may face in forming attachments, understanding their identity, and navigating complex emotions surrounding adoption.<br>This book validates the feelings of adoptees, providing them with explanations for behaviors and emotions they may have struggled to understand. It also offers guidance to adoptive parents and birth mothers, helping them better support the adoptee in their journey.