Unparented: Growing Up Without Emotional Permission

About the Author: Lena Mae Collins

Lena Mae Collins writes about emotional independence, family dynamics, and the quiet work of growing up from the inside out. Her work explores why so many capable adults still feel emotionally small around their parents—and how to change that without guilt, drama, or disconnection. Drawing on psychological insight and lived experience, Lena focuses on boundaries, inner autonomy, and emotional maturity. Her style is calm, direct, and deeply compassionate, offering clarity without blame and growth without rejection. She believes that true adulthood begins when we stop asking for emotional permission. Unparented is her debut book.

Discover the Path to Emotional Freedom and Self-Worth

Have you ever felt trapped by the invisible chains of your upbringing? Many carry the weight of unspoken emotional rules and the exhausting quest for parental approval long into adulthood. This deeply insightful book dives into the heart of those struggles, illuminating how emotional dependence often shapes our lives in ways we barely recognize.

With compassionate guidance and practical tools, this book reveals the roots of emotional smallness and the subtle patterns of guilt, approval addiction, and enmeshment that hold so many back. It offers a clear roadmap for learning to set healthy boundaries, fostering emotional autonomy, and rewriting the inner narrative that has kept you confined. Every chapter breaks down complex emotional dynamics into relatable concepts and actionable steps, helping you reclaim ownership of your feelings and responses.

Imagine living free from the compulsive need to please, able to say “no” without guilt, and building relationships based on mutual respect rather than obligation. This book invites you to cultivate self-compassion, embrace imperfection, and move beyond childhood constraints to a place of authentic emotional maturity. It also addresses the delicate art of repairing or redefining family connections without losing yourself in the process.

If you're ready to stop living under the shadow of emotional permission and start embracing the full freedom of your emotional self, this transformative guide is the companion you’ve been waiting for. It’s time to honor your journey and live with greater peace, resilience, and wholeheartedness.