Ethics and Editorial Policy

This page explains the ethical considerations and editorial policy behind the publication of Inside Out: Healing the Inner Child — From Drop+Kiss…+.

This book is based on primary materials, including diaries, poems, and clinical records. Because of the nature of these materials, the editing and publication process required careful review and confirmation.

Use of Primary Materials

This book is based on the diaries and poems from the primary record known as Drop+Kiss…+.

All diaries and poems included in the book were written by the author herself.

The content has not been altered. However, some parts have been selected and edited to the minimum extent necessary for page layout and readability.

Copyright and Publication

Drop+Kiss…+ was a record that the author had made public during her lifetime. The publication of this book does not newly disclose private materials that had never been made public.

The copyright has been legally transferred to the editor and co-author.

Before publication, the author’s family reviewed the physical book and gave permission for it to be published.

Use of Medical and Clinical Records

For medical and clinical descriptions included in this book, prior confirmation and permission were obtained from the relevant medical institution.

For quoted sections from clinical records, the specific passages were clearly indicated and reviewed in advance.

Editorial and Production Process

No generative AI was used for writing, editing, or completing the text at any stage of the planning, editing, writing, or production of this book.

The editing was carried out with respect for the content and context of the primary records. Its purpose was to organize the material in a form that could be understood by readers.

Role of the Supervisor and Responsibility

The supervision was provided from a psychological point of view, while respecting the author’s records and the story they contain.

The supervisor’s role was to offer support regarding the psychological and clinical aspects of the book. Final responsibility for the structure and content of the book belongs to the editor and co-author.

Consideration for Readers and Third Parties

We ask readers not to try to identify individuals who appear in the book.

This book is not intended to judge, accuse, or expose any specific person or related party.

Reviews and External Comments

Expert reviews and recommendations for this book are published on the relevant pages of our website.

Any announcements or external listings of this book are made on the basis of the ethical considerations described on this page.

Updates

Last updated: May 10, 2026

The content of this page is based on information confirmed at the time of publication and on records from the production process.