Lancaster Author Shaffa Addresses Taboo Parenting Stigma in Debut Book
A quiet, persistent ache exists in many households: the complex tension between genuine love and an unacknowledged emotional distance toward a specific child. Lancaster-based author and coach Shaffa is breaking this silence with her debut book, providing a framework for parents and children to finally name this hidden wound.
The book, titled The Feeling You Cannot Admit: For the Parent Who Cannot Love Freely and the Child Who Grew Up Knowing It, was released on July 1, 2026. Shaffa, a mother of five who identifies as a formerly rejected child, drew from her own journey to confront how this specific emotional barrier persisted despite her efforts to heal. The text serves as a guide for both the parent struggling with unspoken feelings and the adult child who grew up sensing a void in their upbringing.
To complement the written work, Shaffa is launching a community healing series titled The Tale of The Two-Faced Woman. The inaugural workshop is scheduled for July 30, 2026, in Lancaster, California. The event is free for local attendees and offers a virtual option for a broader audience. Shaffa emphasized that naming the experience is the vital first step toward breaking generational cycles, noting that the healing process initiated by one woman carries the potential to transform the generations that follow. The book is currently available via major retailers in paperback for $24.99, hardcover for $34.99, and as an ebook for $9.99.
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