Using a wealth of practical techniques, informative case histories and unique questionnaires, John Bradshaw demonstrates how your wounded inner child may be causing you pain. You'll learn to gradually, safely, go back to reclaim and nurture that inner child - and literally help yourself grow up again. Homecoming shows you how to: Validate your inner child through meditations and affirmations Give your child permission to break destructive family roles and rules Adopt new rules allowing pleasure and honest self-expression Deal with anger and difficult relationships Pay attention to your innermost purpose and desires...and find new joy and energy in living.