Adult children: the secrets of dysfunctional families

pt. I. Adult children

Who are we? What are our symptoms?

Some hooks : addictions in particular

Interlude : The Bear

pt. II.

Family roots

Family systems : structure, function, roles, boundaries

The Traps get set

When families get off course

Interlude : The Goose

pt. III. What happens to me?

The Denial

The Feelings

The Secrets

What happens to our identity

Intimacy and beyond

Interlude : The Rabbit

pt. IV. Beneath the iceberg

General model of adult children and co-dependency

pt. V. Recovering: what do I do now?

Uncovering and admitting

Working a program

A Word about healing and spirituality

Postlude : Kiss your monster on the nose

References/bibliography

Appendix.