Bworl, I don't know if you have read Silent Sons, but one of the points the author makes is that not every chld from a dysfunctional family has problems later in life. The author was such a Silent son, and he mentions others who survived with minimal damage. I have lent the book to a friend otherwise I would check the references.
The book is well worth reading. There is a ocmpanion book called 'Perfect Daughters' which might be more appropriate for MLC women . ..
