In his new book, “Cut Yourself Off Gently,” Ukrainian business coach and psychologist Maxim Romensky explores psychological separation as an important element of freedom and maturity. The author also shows how to break free from restrictive systems in order to build a life according to your own rules and scenarios. The book is the first project of the new Ukrainian non-fiction publishing house SIMIO.
At the heart of the book is the idea of ecological separation. It is about the conscious decision to let go of relationships, roles, or systems that no longer work for a person. The author analyzes dilemmas familiar to everyone: from distancing oneself from family and breaking up with loved ones to moving to another country.
Unlike Romensky’s previous books on business topics, this publication addresses everyday experiences. The book is based on real stories from clients, therapy sessions, and practical techniques that the author has been using for over 30 years. In addition, it includes questions for self-reflection, exercises, and specific phrases to help you get through separation in a constructive way.
“This book is about separation. Yes, today it has become commonplace, but it is still painful. It’s about separation from parents, friends, partners, or even adult children. And, ultimately, about parting with your own illusions. It is an experience that cannot be avoided. I want it to be not a full stop in loss, but a staircase that can be climbed from despair to clarity. And it became a reminder for all of us that there is always a way out — from any system or situation,” says Maksym Romenskyi.
The publication will be useful and supportive for anyone who feels the need to escape from difficult life scenarios and relationships. It will also be useful for professionals who work with people — psychologists, psychotherapists, coaches, and HR specialists. It is a practical tool designed for both reflection and action to help readers implement important internal decisions. The book is already available on the publisher’s website. An electronic version is also planned for release in October.
Maksym Romensky is the first author of the new Ukrainian publishing house SIMIO, which specializes in applied non-fiction. With this project, the publishing house immediately declares its mission: to be a guide and a signpost for readers.
The co-founders are Oleksandra Fidkevych, who has management experience and a background in writing, and Nataliia Podob, a journalist and editor with many years of media expertise.
SIMIO will publish books on psychology, personal growth, skill development, and entrepreneurship by contemporary Ukrainian and foreign experts. These will be carefully selected publications that will help readers expand their thinking, better understand themselves and the processes around them. And most importantly, they will provide practical guidelines for proactive action.
