But It's Your Family...: Cutting Ties with Toxic Family Members and Loving Yourself in the Aftermath

Book Review

Sherrie Campbell's "But It's Your Family...: Cutting Ties with Toxic Family Members and Loving Yourself in the Aftermath" is a moving and honest exploration of one of the most painful topics in human relationships: breaking away from toxic relatives. The author, a psychologist with years of experience, guides readers through the labyrinth of family ties, where love and loyalty often coexist with manipulation, emotional abuse, and betrayal. Campbell not only shares her patients' stories but also offers readers deep self-reflection, urging them to bravely defend their own boundaries. Her language is clear yet poetic, and her advice is filled with compassion and respect for the pain of anyone facing the agonizing choice between blood ties and self-respect. Critics note that the book serves as a kind of guide to healing, not promising easy solutions but instilling hope for inner freedom. It is not just a practical manual, but an act of support capable of restoring a sense of self-worth and the right to happiness, even if that means letting go of the past.