Contents

Author’s Note

Preface

Introduction

Chapter One

Vignettes

Chapter Two

Family Roles

Chapter Three

Family Rules

Chapter Four

Progression of the Roles

Chapter Five

Living with Trauma

Chapter Six

Legacy of Family Trauma

Chapter Seven

The Adult Child Begins Recovery

Chapter Eight

The Child within the Home

Chapter Nine

Healing Resources

Appendix

Self-Help Fellowships

Professional Assistance

Also by Claudia Black, PhD

Acknowledgments

About the Author