9 Signs You Were Raised in a Toxic Family (and How to Move On)

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Published Nov 1, 2023

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Meet the Experts

Abigail Brenner, M.D. is a board certified psychiatrist in private practice for more than 30 years. She received her B.A. from New York University and her medical degree from New York Medical College. A Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, her work focuses on understanding major life transitions. She is the author of several books including Shift: How to Deal When Life Changes.

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT is a relationship and codependency expert who has treated individuals and couples as well as coached internationally for 30 years. She is the author of Codependency for Dummies and Conquering Shame and Codependency: 8 Steps to Freeing the True You. Previously, Lancer worked in entertainment law.

Lindsay Champion

Freelance Editor

From 2015-2020 Lindsay Champion held the role of Food and Wellness Director. She continues to write for PureWow as a Freelance Editor.

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