Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction

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