There is a renewed interest in the impact of troubled childhoods. The movie Blind-Side, starring Sandra Bullock, portrays a strong-willed mother whose care, compassion and involvement affects the life of a homeless, athletic teen. Precious provides us with a snapshot of the horrors of parental abuse perpetrated on battle scarred youth. Now, Todd Bridges, actor of Different Strokes has opened up about his perilous past in a new autobiography, Killing Willis.
These narratives, launched through the media, underscore the need to help today’s adults and children find ways to say goodbye to troubled childhoods in search for a brighter future. Respected author and psychotherapist, James P. Krehbiel lays the groundwork for renewed hope in his book, Troubled Childhood, Triumphant Life: Healing from the Battle Scars of Youth (New Horizon Press). He offers goals for assisting adult readers in untwisting their horrific histories and finding answers for productive living in the here-and-now. After each chapter, the reader is provided with workbook-like helps with chapter reflections and strategies for changing negative thinking and behavior.
Troubled Childhood, Triumphant Life comes at a time when many in the media are re-focusing attention on the vulnerabilities of high profile adults. These celebrities’ real-life experiences are metaphors for many adults whose current problems have been activated by unmet needs during childhood. Krehbiel’s work, Troubled Childhood, Triumphant Life provides hope and healing for adults struggling with the obstacles fueled from a troubled past.
