The 18-Year Factor

How our upbringing affects our lives & relationships

by Steve Cornell

CONTENTS

Introduction                                                                          5

EXPLORING THE PAST:

Why look back into your past?

Chapter 1        Buckle up for a ride into the past               15

Chapter 2       What good will it do to look back?            25

Chapter 3       Toxic emotional drugs                               37

EVALUATING THE PAST:

How does the past affect the present?

Introduction  Lisa’s Story                                                  47

Chapter 4       Primary influences: relationships              55

Chapter 5       Primary influences:

circumstances & physical challenges       67

Chapter 6       Significant disruptions                               79

Chapter 7       Severe dysfunctions                                    93

Chapter 8       Unsafe protective mechanisms                107

Chapter 9       Four kinds of children                               123

Chapter 10      Four kinds of parents                                135

DETOXING OFF THE PAST:

Do I need to go to detox?

Introduction  Diana’s Story                                              143

Chapter 11      Welcome to detox: Yes. It’s necessary.       147

Chapter 12      Welcome to the O.R.:

Not an outpatient procedure                        161

RESTORING A BETTER FUTURE:

How can I rebuild for a healthy future?

Chapter 13      Welcome to Recovery and Rehab:

Restoring the whole person.                          171

Appendix I: 18-Year Factor Inventory                                195

Appendix II: 25 Questions For Evaluating the Effects

of Your 18-Year Factor on Current Relationships                199

Notes                                                                                  201
Bibliography                                                                       205
Words of Appreciation                                                       207

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