Foreword / Fred Sautter -- Welcome -- Before you begin -- Part I. The basics. Chapter 1. What is my parent going through? : the facts about trauma and PTSD -- Chapter 2. My parent has really changed...what's up? : the symptoms of PTSD -- Chapter 3. What MY parent: And why NOW? : risk factors for developing PTSD -- Chapter 4. Why is my parent so tense and sad? : anxiety and depression -- Chapter 5. Why does my parent turn to alcohol and drugs? : common addictions among trauma survivors -- Chapter 6. What can help my parent? : my parent's treatment plan -- Part II. Life with a parent who has experienced trauma. Chapter 7. Are all of my feelings normal? : understanding my strong emotions -- Chapter 8. How can I cope with all of this? : tools for getting through the rough times -- Chapter 9. Who can I count on? : identifying people who can support me -- Chapter 10. What do I tell other people? : dealing with my friends -- Chapter 11. What can I do to help? : tips on supporting my parent -- Part III. Wrap-up. Chapter 12. Final thoughts and lessons learned -- Chapter 13. Commonly asked questions -- Chapter 14. Resource list -- List of feelings -- Glossary -- Note for professionals -- Note for parents/caregivers -- Acknowledgments -- About the authors.