Table of Contents
Acknowledgments 6
Introduction: On Being Female 7
Abortion 17
Aging 25
Anger 34
Birth Control 43
Cancer 54
Child Sexual Abuse 61
Chronic Pain 69
Codependency and Relationship Addiction 75
Depression 82
Diet and Nutrition 90
Divorce 97
Drug and Alcohol Addiction 107
Eating Disorders 114
Emotional Abuse 123
Envy and Jealousy 130
Fear and Anxiety 139
Forgiveness 147
Gossip 155
Grief and Loss 160
Infertility 168
Lesbianism and Same-Sex Attraction 176
Masturbation 184
Menopause 190
Miscarriage 196
Obesity 203
Physical Abuse 208
Pregnancy 215
Prostitution 222
Rape 230
Relationships with Men 237
Relationship with Christ 242
Roles of Women 248
Self Worth and Approval 255
Sex Addiction 261
Sexual Desire and Expectations 268
Sexual Harassment 275
Sexually Transmitted Diseases 282
Singleness 287
Single Parenting 293
Strength in Conflict and Stress 300
Final Thoughts: Helping Women in Crisis 307
Notes 315