Released from Shame: Moving beyond the Pain of the Past » (REV)

Sandra D. Wilson is a seminary professor, certified spiritual director and retired family therapist. She is an international speaker and the author of six books: Released from Shame, Into Abba's Arms, Hurt People Hurt People, The World According to Me, Shame-Free Parenting and Counseling Adult Children of Alcoholics.

In this revised edition Sandra D. Wilson explains the patterns of thinking and feeling common to adult children of dysfunctional families and helps them start on their own journey toward freedom and wholeness.

1. My story: "Half a Loaf"
2. Understanding Shame & Stumbling
3. Shame in Unhealthy Families
4. Rules in Unhealthy Families
5. Abuse & Shaming in Unhealthy Families
6. Abuse & Shaming by Christian Parents
7. Understanding Consequences & Change
8. Released from Shaming Our Flaws
9. Released from Shaming Our Feelings
10. Released from Shame-based Overdependency
11. Released from Shame-based Concepts of God
12. Released to Forgive the Shamers
13. Released to Release Our Children
14. Released to Potential & Purpose

Appendix A: Your Identity in Christ
Appendix B: Attributes of God Notes