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It Will Never Happen to Me

Growing Up with Addiction as Youngsters, Adolescents, and Adults

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It Will Never Happen to Me

By: Claudia Black PhD
Narrated by: Randye Kaye
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Claudia Black's best-selling classic on the experience and legacy of being raised in an addictive household.

In an all too familiar scenario, played out in millions of homes every day, children who grow up in addictive families abide by certain rules: don't talk, don't trust, don't feel. The rigid survival roles and youthful coping behaviors they take on, such as the responsible child, the adjuster, the placater, and the acting-out child can eventually contribute to problems of depression, loneliness, and addiction in adulthood.

Using poignant personal stories, thoughtful explanations, and helpful exercises, Black helps listeners gain personal insights and develop new skills that lead to a healthier, happier, more fulfilling life.

While continuing to recognize alcohol as the primary addiction within families, this newly revised edition of It Will Never Happen to Me broadens concepts to include addictive disorders involving other drugs, money, food, sex, and work.

©1981, 2020 Claudia Black (P)2020 Tantor
Addiction & Recovery Dysfunctional Families Mental Health Parenting & Families Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Young Adult Addict Child
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This book is jam-packed with helpful stories, guidance, and resources. As part of my healing journey, it helped me understand my own and my family's behaviors as a result of growing up with multiple addictions and not being allowed a voice.

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Easy to listen to and full of helpful information. It was recommended by a friend and I will definitely recommend it to others.

helpful

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It shows how to help children be children again. Not handling adult issues and talking and getting help. Or they need assistance in adulthood. We all can grow. No shame or blame in the wrong direction. Facing addictions.

getting the book out before science backed it

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Cannot get past the narrators voice . Very automated sounding and boring ! Disappointed to say the least.

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