Emotional injuries and traumatic experiences in childhood can affect a person's entire life. Even if the suffering occurred long ago, feelings, thoughts, and actions can be impaired. Christian Firus examines the full spectrum of traumatic experiences: this includes both physical and sexual violence as well as emotional injuries such as neglect, emotional abuse, and failed bonding experiences. Firus dedicates a separate chapter to the dissociation of traumatic experiences, a phenomenon that occurs much more frequently than previously thought. In the second part of the book, the experienced trauma therapist offers recommendations on how adults can cope with their difficult childhood and gain more joy in life.