Exploring the transition to adulthood, this book delves into the defining moments and experiences that shape our journey to maturity. It examines the complexities of growing up, addressing the challenges that can either propel individuals forward or hinder their progress. Through insightful reflections, it invites readers to contemplate their own paths to adulthood and the various factors that influence personal growth.
Why do so many of us not feel grown up? What does it mean to grow up? And what are the experiences that propel us forward -- or keep us stuck? These are the questions that journalist Moya Sarner sets out to answer as she begins training as a psychotherapist. But as she delves further into her own mind and others', she soon realises that growing up is far from the linear process we imagine it to be. So begins a journey of discovery into what growing up really involves, and how we do it again and again throughout our lives. Through conversations with adults from all walks of life, and through her own experiences and training, Sarner probes deep into our psyches to discover how we grow and develop, and what we need to thrive throughout our lives.