Drama free : a guide to managing unhealthy family relationships
by Tawwab, Nedra Glover (Author)
Summary
"Every family has a story. For some of us, our family of origin is a solid foundation that feeds our confidence and helps us navigate life's challenges. For others, it's a source of pain, hurt, and conflict that can feel like a lifelong burden. In this empowering guide, licensed therapist and bestse... Full description
- Part One: Unlearning Dysfunction. What Dysfunction Looks Like
- Boundary Violations, Codependency, and Enmeshment
- Addiction, Neglect, and Abuse
- Repeating the Cycle
- Trauma Across Generations
- Part Two: Healing. Resisting the Urge to Operate in Dysfunction
- Thriving vs. Surviving
- How to Manage Relationships with People Who Won't Change
- Ending Relationships with People Who Won't Change
- Building Support Outside Your Family
- Part Three: Growing. Troubleshooting Relationships with Parents
- Troubleshooting Relationships with Siblings
- Troubleshooting Relationships with Children
- troubleshooting Relationships with Extended Family
- Navigating In-Laws
- Managing Blended Families
- The Beginning of a New Chapter.