This book is a God-send for anyone who was raised in a dysfunctional household--whether it be an alcoholic parent or one with another substance-abuse or mental health issue--and it has wonderful insight into why we turn out the way we do.

I found, personally, that this book has explanations for ANYONE who wants to understand what it’s like to grow up not really feeling like a normal kid, and WHY the children of dysfunctional parents can fall prey to repeating the cycle. For years I just assumed that my feelings of inadequacies and failed relationships were due to me just being, well, unfortunately, me. But then I read this book and saw myself in all these other people, and I found that I’m not alone.

Really, this book has helped me so much in moving on with my life and realizing that I don’t have to let my past rule my future. This is a wonderful tool for all adults who were raised by dysfunction, and are looking for answers.