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BOOK DETAILS
Pub Date: January 14, 2026
Genre: Health/Wellness
Publisher: Inkscribe
Page Count: 198
Format: Paperback, eBook
ISBN: 9781969259517
Price: $17.88
ABOUT THE BOOK
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.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Rachna Buxani-Mirpuri is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and National Certified Counselor with over 23 years of experience across the United States, Dubai, and the Cayman Islands. Known for her compassionate, culturally-sensitive approach, she specializes in trauma, family dysfunction, and identity development. She is the founder of Buxani Counseling Care in Miami, a mental health advocate, and a board member of NAMI Miami-Dade. Her work extends to prisons, schools, and underserved communities, reflecting her deep commitment to accessible, inclusive care.
TIMELY TIE-INS
December
- Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Month
January
- New Year, New You
- National Mentoring Month
- Self-Love Month
- I’m Not Going to Take It Anymore Day – 7
- International We Are Not Broken Day – 17
- Hunt for Happiness Week – 18-24
February
- International Boost Self-Esteem Month
- Self-Renewal Day – 2
- Time to Talk Day – 6
March
- International Women’s Day – 8
- No More Week – 8-14
- National Each Person is a Person of Worth Day – 24
April
- National Stress Awareness Month
- Counselling Awareness Month
May
- Mental Health Awareness Month
- Get Caught Reading Month
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
SUGGESTED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
- You write that not all narcissism looks the same. What are some of the disparate ways that narcissism presents itself?
- Describe some of the roles that can be assigned to children in a narcissistic family system.
- Why did you choose to write your book from the perspective of one patient?
- You describe three types of empathy: cognitive, emotional, and compassionate. How do they differ?.
- How is narcissistic trauma different from trauma caused by a car accident or a stroke? How is it similar?
- What is Internal Family Systems (IFS) and what is its role in treating patients who have suffered in a narcissistic family situation?
- Can you talk about the relationship between a narcissistic father and daughter?
- Can you explain Trauma Bonding?
- What are some steps for healing from Narcissistic Trauma?
- Why is narcissism described as a public health issue?

BOOK DETAILS
Pub Date: May 17, 2022
Genre: Memoir / Christian Inspirational
Publisher: She Writes Press
Page Count: 304
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 978-1647429003
Price: $15.99