Adult children : the secrets of dysfunctional families / John C. Friel, Linda D. Friel.

Pt. I. Adult children
Who are we? What are our symptoms?
Some hooks : addictions in particular
Interlude : The Bear
Pt. II.
Family roots
Family systems : structure, function, roles, boundaries
The Traps get set
When families get off course
Interlude : The Goose
pt. III. What happens to me?
The Denial
The Feelings
The Secrets
What happens to our identity
Intimacy and beyond
Interlude : The Rabbit
Pt. IV. Beneath the iceberg
General model of adult children and co-dependency
Pt. V. Recovering: what do I do now?
Uncovering and admitting
Working a program
A Word about healing and spirituality
Postlude : Kiss your monster on the nose
References/bibliography
Appendix.