Drama Free : A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships

Instant New York Times Bestseller From the bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace , a road map for understanding and moving past family struggles—and living your life, your way. 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 bestselling relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab offers clear advice for identifying dysfunctional family patterns and choosing the best path to breaking the cycle and moving forward. Covering topics ranging from the trauma of emotional neglect, to the legacy of addicted or absent parents, to mental health struggles in siblings and other relatives, and more, this clear and compassionate guide will help you take control of your own life—and honor the person you truly are. Cover Advance Praise for DRAMA FREE Also by Nedra Glover Tawwab Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Introduction Part One: Unlearning Dysfunction Chapter 1: What Dysfunction Looks Like Chapter 2: Boundary Violations, Codependency, and Enmeshment: Chapter 3 Addiction, Neglect, and Abuse Chapter 4: Repeating the Cycle Chapter 5: Trauma Across Generations Part Two: Healing Chapter 6: Resisting the Urge to Operate in Dysfunction Chapter 7: Thriving vs. Surviving Chapter 8: How to Manage Relationships with People Who Won’t Change Chapter 9: Ending Relationships When Others Won’t Change Chapter 10: Building Support Outside Your Family Part Three: Growing Chapter 11: Troubleshooting Relationships with Parents Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Relationships with Siblings Chapter 13: Troubleshooting Relationships with Children Chapter 14: Troubleshooting Relationships with Extended Family Chapter 15: Navigating In-Laws Chapter 16: Managing Blended Families Chapter 17: The Beginning of a New Chapter Frequently Asked Questions Acknowledgments Further Reading Index About Nedra **From the bestselling author of __Set Boundaries, Find Peace__, a road map for understanding and moving past family struggles—and living your life, your way.** 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 bestselling relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab offers clear advice for identifying dysfunctional family patterns and choosing the best path to breaking the cycle and moving forward. Covering topics ranging from the trauma of emotional neglect, to the legacy of addicted or absent parents, to mental health struggles in siblings and other relatives, and more, this clear and compassionate guide will help you take control of your own life—and honor the person you truly are. "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 bestselling relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab offers clear advice for identifying dysfunctional family patterns and choosing the best path to breaking the cycle and moving forward. Covering topics ranging from the trauma of emotional neglect, to the legacy of addicted or absent parents, to mental health struggles in siblings and other relatives, and more, this clear and compassionate guide will help you take control of your own life--and honor the person you truly are"-- Provided by publisher