First published 20 years ago, It Will Never Happen to Me is the definitive book for adult children of alcoholics. With her reassuring and informative approach, Claudia Black identifies common issues faced by children who grew up in alcoholic families: shame, neglect, unreasonable role expectations, and abuse. Using narratives and profiles, she describes survival techniques characteristic of children raised in alcoholic families, including the unspoken rules of don't talk, don't trust, and don't feel. Dr. Black carefully guides readers in identifying self-defeating, destructive behaviors and finding a healthier, happier way to live.
- ISBN13 9781949481105
- Publish Date 26 February 2019 (first published 12 September 1987)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 31 March 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Central Recovery Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 216
- Language English