The Toxic Family Solution is a must-read for anyone suffering from a toxic or dysfunctional relationship. This essential guide written by a toxic family survivor and crisis counselor is packed with valuable resources and details seven steps to take back your life after being hurt by the ones you love.

What Therapists, Social Workers, & Readers Are Saying

• "Fantastic! I wish I had read this book 30 years ago when I first started my practice. The Toxic Family Solution conveys complex concepts in a manner that is easy to understand for both novices and the experienced alike." —William E. Range MC, LMHC, Licensed Therapist

• "The Toxic Family Solution provides readers with a roadmap to move forward from family trauma and suffering. Wherever you are in your journey following a painful home life, this book can help you move forward and make peace with your life." —Caleb Sheldrup, M. Psych.

• "Social Worker Recommended: I liked the simplicity of the book encouraging reflection & supporting the reader. Useful resource to those supporting families."

• "A game-changer for anyone who has a toxic family."

• "A brilliant book, well-written, informative and resonates with anyone who has experienced a toxic family situation."

Learn How to Take Back Your Life & Live Your Best Life Starting Today
The Toxic Family Solution discusses the problems caused by unhealthy families: abuse, addiction, anxiety, codependency and people-pleasing, control and manipulation, fear, depression, harassment, mistreatment, neglect, PTSD, trauma, and more. Learn effective methods to cope with toxic family members, care for yourself, set strong boundaries, stop toxic thinking, and walk away from loved ones who won't stop hurting you to live a life you love!

Written by a Toxic Family Survivor and Crisis Counselor
After years of struggling with addiction, chronic depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Steven Todd Bryant began a three-year journey to face his pain and heal his toxic family wounds caused by years of family abuse. Steven is a best-selling author, a crisis counselor and a toxic family survivor. He was on staff for 19 years at the University of Southern California, holds a BA in communications and an MA in theology, and is the founder of ToxicFamily.org.

Does your family cause you anger, anxiety, stress, pain, or harm?
If you answer "yes" to any of the following questions, The Toxic Family Solution will provide information to help you on your healing journey:

• Do you feel like walking away from harmful family members?

• Does their criticism lead to worry, overthinking, self-criticism, or perfectionism?

• Does your family try to control, manipulate, or change you?

• Does your family harass and discriminate against you for being yourself?

• Do you have to keep secrets or use food, alcohol, or drugs to cope with the stress and pain they cause?

• Are you following your heart and pursuing your dreams, or living to please others?

Time Does Not Heal Family Wounds
The passage of time is powerless to heal the deep hurts caused by toxic family relationships. This straightforward, transformational and empowering self-help guide provides easy-to-follow strategies for coping with the pain, trauma, anxiety, stress, and suffering caused by toxic parents or toxic family members.

You deserve a life filled with love, joy, peace, and happiness!
Buy "The Toxic Family Solution" and embark on your transformative journey starting today!

Table of Contents

Introduction: Time Doesn't Heal Toxic Family Wounds

• The Problem & The Solution

1. The Harmful Nature of Toxic Families

   1. 1. Journal Part I: Abandonment

      2. Abuse Is Never Your Fault

      3. How to Get Urgent Help

      4. Identifying a Toxic Family

      5. Wounds Caused by Toxic Families

      6. Damage Caused by Secrets

      7. Gaslighting

      8. Roles that Hinder Self-Expression

      9. Narcissists, Psychopaths, & Sociopaths

2. Coping With Your Toxic Family

   1. 1. Journal Part II: Unsafe

      2. Strategies for Spending Time with Unhealthy Families

      3. Healthy Coping Behaviors

      4. Unhealthy Coping Behaviors

      5. Substance Abuse, Excessive Drinking, & Overeating

      6. Coping with Negative Emotions

3. When To Cut Ties & Walk Away

   1. 1. Journal Part III: Escape

      2. Making the Decision to Walk Away

      3. 4 Options for Dealing with Toxic Family

      4. Issues to Consider Before Walking Away

      5. Warning Signs You May Need to Cut Ties

      6. Reasons People Remain in Toxic Relationships

      7. How to Cut Ties with Toxic Family Members

      8. Walking Away from Religious Abuse

      9. Walking Away from LGBTQ+ Discrimination

4. Boundaries & Healthy Relationships

   1. 1. Journal Part IV: Broken Relationships

      2. Setting Healthy Boundaries

      3. Types of Healthy Boundaries

      4. Strong Boundary Statements

      5. Remove Toxic People from Your Inner Circle

      6. Breaking Unhealthy Relationship Patterns

5. Take Care of Yourself

   1. 1. Journal Part V: Trying to Find Myself in California

      2. Self-Care After Neglect

      3. Balanced Self-Care Plan

      4. How to Journal

      5. How to Meditate

      6. Face Your Pain

      7. How to Get Help When Needed

      8. Coping with Depression

      9. Managing PTSD

6. Stop Toxic Thinking

   1. 1. Journal Part VI: Rock Bottom

      2. 5 Types of Toxic Thinking

      3. Avoiding Stress-Inducing Thoughts

      4. Cognitive Errors, Negative Core Beliefs, & Your Inner Critic

      5. Being Present & Mindfulness to Eliminate Toxic Thinking

      6. Journaling  & Meditation to Observe Your Thoughts

      7. Observing Your Thoughts with R.A.I.N.

7.  Live Your Authentic Life

   1. 1. Journal Part VII: Finding My Authentic Life

      2. Forgive, Move On, & Let Go

      3. Your Toxic Family Isn't Your Fault

      4. Live Your Authentic Life

Conclusion