Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-228) and index.
Contents
Facing codependence -- The five core symptoms of codependence -- How the symptoms sabotage our lives -- A precious child in a functional family -- A precious child in a dysfunctional family -- The emotional damage of abuse -- From generation to generation -- Facing abuse -- Defenses against recognizing abuse -- Physical abuse -- Sexual abuse -- Emotional abuse -- Intellectual abuse -- Spiritual abuse -- Personal recovery -- Appendix: A brief history of codependence and a look at the psychological literature.