I Didn't Choose to Be Born: How to Recover from Being Raised by Emotionally Distant, Neglectful, Unsupportive, or Narcissistic Parents offers a compassionate and empowering guide for anyone navigating the lasting effects of childhood trauma. Drawing from personal experience and expert insights, Lineo Ratia illuminates the complexities of growing up in emotionally unavailable environments. This heartfelt book explores the deep emotional wounds that often carry into adulthood while offering practical tools, expert perspectives, and strategies to help readers heal, reclaim their self-worth, and build healthier relationships. Each chapter blends relatable stories, expert advice, and reflective exercises, supporting readers in breaking free from the shadows of their past. Whether you're just beginning to acknowledge the impact of your upbringing or have been on your healing journey for some time, this book serves as a supportive companion. It validates your experiences, empowers your growth, and reminds you that your story—and your healing—matter. This book is for anyone who has experienced the lasting impact of growing up in a household where emotional support was absent, love was conditional, or care was overshadowed by manipulation or indifference.