Contents
1 FEAR
‘The world feels dangerous’
2 DISTRUST
‘Other people are hostile’
3 DAMAGED PARENTS
‘I can’t trust myself’
4 WHEN STRATEGIES FAIL
‘I feel out of control’
5 THE SIREN SONG OF DRUGS
‘I need to stop the pain … now!’
6 AGGRESSION OR COMPLIANCE
‘I feel powerless’
7 COVERING UP
‘Deep down … I’m bad’
Conclusion
Groups to contact for assistance