Dr. Wiklund argues that being a victim is fundamentally a state of mind. Once we clarify how we feel about what life has dealt us, we gain the power to emerge from the victim mentality and embrace our best options truthfully and capably. Even if we can't change outside events, we can change the way we react. That's the essence of taking charge. And by taking charge now, we become freer, stronger, and more fully ourselves. This complete program of self-understanding includes how to

• Confront -- and defuse -- the "out of control" people in our lives
• Stop the labeling, blaming, shaming, and feeling guilty game
• Achieve real change without relying on conventional self-help programs
• Release yourself from the victim mentality once and for all
• Let go, forgive, and feel your absolute strongest emotionally
• Honor yourself by telling yourself the truth
• Free of anxiety, self-doubt, anger, and frustration

Taking Charge When You're Not in Control is not a recovery book but rather about being -- and feeling -- recovered. Here you'll find exercises, anecdotes, and great advice to help you start taking charge -- right now. You can live a rewarding, successful, deeply satisfying life. Let this uplifting book be your guide.