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The Absent Father Effect on Daughters Understand the Impact of Growing Up Without a Father, Overcome the Legacy of Father Neglect, and Heal Father Wounds

By: Chloe Vaughn
Narrated by: Rachael Doolen
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Are you ready to heal from the lasting impact of growing up without a father?

The Absent Father Effect on Daughters is a comprehensive exploration of the challenges faced by women who grew up without a father and experienced father absence during their formative years. Drawing on psychological research and personal narratives, this book provides effective strategies to address the emotional wounds left by an absent father and empowers you to build a fulfilling life.

Inside, you’ll discover:

  • The profound effects of father absence on self-esteem and relationship patterns.
  • Methods to heal from emotional neglect and abandonment.
  • Techniques to silence your inner critic and create self-compassion.
  • Guidance on reconnecting with your authentic self and embracing personal growth.
  • Strategies to recognize and change negative patterns in personal relationships.
  • How to feel worthy, comfortable, and confident in relationships with men.
  • Strategies to seek out and embrace healthy, supportive relationships.
  • Steps to establish healthy boundaries and break free from negative cycles.
  • Insights into building healthier relationships and creating emotional resilience.

Written with empathy and backed by research, this book provides the tools needed to understand the root causes of your struggles and take steps toward recovery. It's perfect for women seeking to break free from the effects of father neglect, feel good about themselves, and build a future grounded in emotional health and empowerment.

Begin your journey to healing and self-discovery today. Scroll up and click "Add to Cart" to start transforming your life.

©2025 Chloe Vaughn (P)2025 Resilient Minds Publishing
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Healing from Father Absence

This audio book gave more explanation as to why growing up fatherless affected my self esteem and relationships. What the wisdom and strategies provided was practical guidance toward healing and growth. I benefited most from the advice given for breaking unhealthy patterns and on being self compassionate. Empathetic as well as empowering, the author's point of view is affirming for what lies ahead. If you’ve struggled with father absence and want to rebuild your confidence and emotional well being, this audiobook is a valuable resource.

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A Must-Read for Healing and Self-Discovery

This book spoke to me on a deep level. Growing up without a father left emotional gaps I didn’t fully understand until now. The insights on how father absence shapes self-worth and relationships were eye-opening, and the practical steps for healing felt doable and reassuring. It’s like having a compassionate guide walk you through the journey of self-acceptance and growth. If you’ve struggled with these wounds, this book offers the clarity and support you need.

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Insightful and Really Helped Me Connect the Dots

I’m so glad I listened to this audiobook. It helped me understand just how much growing up without a father’s love has shaped the way I approach relationships as an adult. The author explains it in such a thoughtful way, and for the first time, I felt like I wasn’t just imagining the connection between that missing piece and some of the struggles I’ve had with trust and self-worth. What I really appreciated is that it doesn’t just point out the impact—it also offers ways to start healing and breaking those patterns. The narrator has a warm, caring tone that made it really comforting to listen to. I honestly feel more hopeful after finishing it and would recommend it to anyone who’s felt the same way.

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Finally Made Sense of My Struggles with Insecurity

Listening to this audiobook was a turning point for me. For years, I couldn’t figure out why I felt so anxious in relationships or why I kept repeating the same painful patterns. This helped everything click into place. I finally understood how growing up without a father had shaped my sense of self-worth, my fear of being abandoned, and the way I connect with others. The author explained things in a way that felt personal and compassionate, not clinical. It was emotional at times, but also incredibly validating. For the first time, I felt like I wasn’t broken, I just hadn’t seen the full picture. This will help you understand on a deeper level you emotional patterns and help you heal and find way forward.

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A Must-Listen for Fatherless Daughters

I didn’t realize how much my father’s absence had impacted me until I listened to this audiobook. It explains the emotional and psychological effects in a way that made everything click. More importantly, it offers real tools to break unhealthy patterns and build confidence. The narration is clear and soothing, making it easy to stay engaged. I feel like I have a roadmap for healing now. If you’re looking for insight and closure, this book is a game-changer. Highly recommend!

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Deeply Healing and Eye-Opening

Listening to this audiobook was like finally putting words to emotions I’ve carried for years. Chloe Vaughn approaches the topic with honesty and compassion, helping me understand how growing up without a father shaped my self-worth, relationships, and inner dialogue. The sections on healing and moving forward were especially powerful, I didn’t feel judged, just seen. Rachael Doolen’s narration made it feel even more personal. If you've ever struggled with the emotional weight of an absent father, this book is incredibly validating and worth every minute.

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Healing and compassionate

It's a very constructive audiobook that doesn't just dwell on the negative ways your life might have been impacted (some you might not have connected to your father's absence), but it also gives tools to succeed and truly be at peace with this absence. It's a very hopeful listen that I highly recommend to anyone looking for some closure and to move forward productively.

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Finally Put Words to the Pain

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If you've ever felt a quiet ache around your father’s absence, this book helps you make sense of it. It doesn't gloss over the hard stuff, but it also doesn’t leave you stuck there. What I liked best is how it walks you through practical ways to start healing - nothing too “woo,” just real and doable. It felt like someone finally put language to things I hadn’t even realized I was carrying. Worth the read.

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Great Insights

The Absent Father offers a compassionate and insightful look into the lasting effects of father absence on a woman’s emotional and relational life. Chloe Vaughn gently guides readers through the process of understanding, acknowledging, and healing the wounds left by neglect or abandonment. Through powerful reflections and practical tools, it empowers daughters to break free from the legacy of pain and build a stronger sense of self. A deeply moving and restorative read for anyone on a journey toward emotional wholeness.







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Finding answers to so many questions

I have no idea what it's like to grow up with an absent father, but my new adopted daughter did. I found this book to better understand what she is going through and how powerful having a father around is. My daughter does a great job pretending it's ok, but after listening to this book, I realize it's not. The book delves deep into the psyche and finds the little things that seem to add up to bigger things and cause troubles with relationships.

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