Resources

ACOAs

Adult Children of Alcoholics ACoAs: Qualities and Traits
A great article listing some of the difficulties many ACoAs have.

Al-anon
Many people find community helpful as they are healing their past. If you think you might find comfort in talking with people who have had a similar experiences you might benefit from going to an al-anon meeting.

CHILDREN OF PARENTS WITH PERSONALITY DISORDERS

Out of the Fog
Information and support site offering help to family members and loved-ones of people who suffer from personality disorders

Will I ever be Good Enough by Karyl McBride, Ph.D.
Written for daughters of narcissistic mothers.

CO-DEPENDENCY

Tiny Buddha
A sweet blog about finding oneself.

Co Dependency for Dummies by Darlene Lancer 
This is a great book. I was hesitant to read it at first because it is part of the Dummies series and I didn’t take it seriously, however it has some great information and is very readable. The author has written many blogs on issues related to co-dependency. You can get a sense of the book on her blog.

ANXIETY

Anxiety No More
One man’s journey with anxiety, packed with information and anecdotes.

Pema Chodron
Anything by Pema Chodron. She has a wonderful approachable way of speaking to the way the mind works.

The Mindful Path through Worry and Rummination by Sameet M. Kumar, PH.D.
A very readable, friendly book that incorporates great tools, meditation techniques and education.

The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety by John P. Forsyth, Georg H. Eifert
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An easy to read, informative, and helpful workbook for those struggling with any form of anxiety.