Introduction: How it all began. -- Pt. 1. The symptoms of codependence. -- 1. Facing codependence. -- 2. The five core symptoms of codependence. -- 3. How the symptoms sabotage our lives. -- Pt. 2. The nature of a child. -- 4. A precious child in a functional family. -- 5. A precious child in a dysfunctional family. -- 6. The emotional damage of abuse. -- 7. From generation to generation. -- Pt. 3. The roots of codependence. -- 8. Facing abuse. -- 9. Defenses against recognizing abuse. -- 10. Physical abuse. -- 11. Sexual abuse. -- 12. Emotional abuse. -- 13. Intellectual abuse. -- 14. Spiritual abuse. -- Pt. 4. Moving toward recovery. -- 15. Personal recovery. -- App. A brief history of codependence and a look at the psychological literature
Summary
Discusses the symptoms of codependence, explains how child abuse and dysfunctional family life can cause the condition, and suggests a path toward recovery
