A framework for identifying co-dependent thinking, emotions and Behavior and provides an effective approach to recovery. Melody sets forth five primary adult symptoms of this crippling condition, then traces their origin to emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical and Sexual abuses that occur in childhood. Central to Melody’s approach is the concept that the co-dependent adult’s injured inner child needs healing. Recovery from co-dependency, therefore, involves clearing up the toxic emotions left over from these painful childhood experiences.