This thought-provoking, soul-enriching, life-changing self-help book is for people who seek truth and wisdom to finally stop taking things personally. If you have ever felt frustrated, confused, and in pain, and kept feeling grievously wronged—despite sincerely wanting to forgive and move on, then this book is for you. These readers want a holistic approach to what they’re bumping up against in the heart, mind, and body that makes some wrongs harder to let go. Psychotherapist, Victoria Kennedy, shares deeply relatable personal stories, answers to your most burning questions, tools to release hurts that have glommed onto the psyche, and her 5-step Never Personal Process (NPP) to realize there’s nothing to forgive . She weaves psychology and neuroscience with ancient spiritual wisdom to reveal how: We’re wired to take things personally (so it’s not our fault), and we can change our default settings - Struggling to “get over it” isn’t a reflection of our empathy or compassion; we just need to know where to focus our love and attention when we’re hurting - Forgiveness alone often doesn’t work, plus the steps most of us are bypassing - To extend compassion, with discernment to break unhealthy patterns - We can avoid falling into bitterness and resentment by keeping our heart open and boundaries clear By the end of It’s Never Personal , you’ll be able to reclaim shattered pieces of the self in a way that honors the tapestry of our lives, redeeming our stories and inviting others to join us. " It's Never Personal is humbling, has a lot of heart, is deeply relatable, and is a true original just like its author. The book offers truth-seeking readers a unique and original combination of spirituality, ancient wisdom, psychology & neuroscience. This book compassionately gets to the root of why we take things personally. By putting into practice the Never Personal Process, the reader is encouraged to become more curious versus reactive and just may be forever changed in the way they view forgiveness, the self and the other. This is a book to revisit and savor time and time again." -Becca Taft, LMHC, beccataftcounselingservices.com "This book is a gift-a practical guide to a deep sense of freedom. Vicki leads us to a truer perspective that honors the personal experience while releasing the grip of unnecessary suffering. It's not about indifference, but about becoming empowered. If you've ever struggled with taking things personally, this book is for you!" -Katie DeAscanis, LMHC " It's Never Personal by Vicki Kennedy would be a good read for anyone considering enhancing their progress in therapy and getting back control over their lives. She is an excellent therapist and educator. I deeply admire her dedication to excellence, her wisdom, and her ability to explain complex things in a simpler way. This book could be a great asset to anyone working on how to stop taking things personally and take back control of their lives. " -Aly Landry, LMFT, LMHC, NCC "In her book, It's Never Personal , Vicki has tackled an issue that hounds us all. Cutoff and disconnection in key relationships is as costly as it is common. It's the deepest pain humans can feel. And most of the ways we cope come from good intentions, but produce bad results. We blow up or shut up; we go ballistic or go away. And along with that comes the self-doubt and self-talk... that we're too much... or not enough, that somehow it's our fault or we caused or deserved it. Deep down, we all are our own biggest critic. We indeed take it personally... and end up stuck. Letting go of all that is truly our life work. Vicki makes that work easier through her own insights and experiences... vulnerably, sincerely, and honestly." -Mark W. Beck, M.Div., M.Ed., LMHC, LPC " It's Never Personal doesn't just offer psychological insights-it offers a path to enlightenment. With rare clarity and compassion, Vicki bridges the realms of psychology and spirituality, delivering a roadmap for releasing deeply ingrained patterns that keep us stuck in cycles of suffering. She writes with such profound wisdom that once I started reading, I literally could not put this book down. This book is an essential read for healers, spiritual seekers, and anyone who has felt the rejection and heartache from taking things personally. Vicki shares a powerful 5-Step Process that helps untangle the inner workings of why we take things personally and gently shows us how to shift into a place of real freedom; as she beautifully puts it, 'there is nothing to forgive.' In a time when many of us feel powerless or triggered by others, It's Never Personal is a much-needed reminder that the path to peace starts from within. Vicki's voice is truly a gift." -Leslie Larson, MS, Psychotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist, and Certified Gestalt Therapist Victoria Kennedy is an author, licensed psychotherapist, and Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT) for Couples. Based in Maitland, FL, she's a