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Unseen

A Therapist's Reflection on a Daughter's Journey Through A Narcissistic Father's Shadow

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Pub Date Jan 14 2026 | Archive Date Feb 18 2026


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What happens when a father’s love feels like control? What does it mean to serve endlessly, yet remain invisible? How does a child raised in emotional silence learn to trust her own voice?

Unseen: A Therapist’s Reflection on a Daughter’s Journey Through a Narcissistic Father’s Shadow is a therapist’s intimate reflection on a client’s story, a woman who grew up under the emotional shadow of a narcissistic father and spent years untangling the lies she was taught to believe about herself. From the invisible roles children are forced to play in narcissistic families to the long-term impact on trust, identity, and love, this book gently holds the reader through pain, recognition, and ultimately, healing. If you have ever doubted your own memories, apologized for your needs, or wondered why love feels like something you have to earn, this story might feel hauntingly familiar. And maybe, just maybe, it will help you believe that healing is not only possible, but already underway.


What happens when a father’s love feels like control? What does it mean to serve endlessly, yet remain invisible? How does a child raised in emotional silence learn to trust her own voice?

Unseen: A...


Advance Praise

“Dr. Rachna Buxani’s dedication to her patients and her deeply human reflections make this book a significant contribution to the ongoing conversation about family, mental health, and healing.”

–Ahlam Bolooki, CEO, Emirates Literature Foundation

“What makes this book particularly compelling is the delicate balance it achieves between analysis and empathy. The author allows readers to enter the quiet spaces of pain and understanding where transformation begins.”

–Isobel Abulhoul OBE, Founder, Trustee, and Advisor, Emirates Literature Foundation

“Unseen invites us to open our eyes, our hearts, and our conversations about emotional abuse. It challenges us to see what too often remains hidden and to stand with those who are finding their way back to themselves.”

–Ivon Mesa, Senior Advisor, Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Department

“Dr. Bucani has become a trusted voice and ally for many survivors of narcissistic abuse. She has empowered me to come home to myself – to my true essence – and to move beyond the labels I was once bound by.”

–Nikki Spoelstra, Creator and Host, Becoming HER Podcast

“As the book clearly illustrates, healing is a journey, and often a long one. But it’s one filled with hope, love, and a beautiful vision for the future.”

–Penelope Douglas, Principal Director, Content, South Florida PBS Health Channel

“Dr. Rachna Buxani’s dedication to her patients and her deeply human reflections make this book a significant contribution to the ongoing conversation about family, mental health, and healing.”

–Ahlam...


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ISBN 9781969992919
PRICE $2.99 (USD)
PAGES 208

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