17 beliefs I had to unlearn on my adult child of an alcoholic healing journey
For people who grew up with an alcoholic parent, healing from their past experiences is a complex journey that requires unlearning certain beliefs and behaviors….
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What To Expect from an Al-Anon or Adult Children of Alcoholics Support Group Meeting
For many adult children of alcoholics (ACoA), it’s normal for the difficult experiences from childhood to last well into adulthood. If you’re hoping to find…
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How to Let Go of Shame About Addiction in Your Family
For many adult children of alcoholics, it’s common to struggle with feelings of shame about your parent’s addiction and how it has impacted your life….
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Hypervigilance in Adult Children of Alcoholics: What It is and How to Overcome It
Have you ever felt like you were “walking on eggshells” or “waiting for the next bad thing to happen”? Are you always “going the extra…
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3 Things That Don’t Happen When You Grow Up with an Alcoholic Parent
Experiencing a sense of normalcy and stability is crucial for a child’s healthy development. Unfortunately, however, this is not the reality that many children of…
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How to Use Writing as a Healing Tool
Thinking about painful memories from the past is tough, isn’t it? Do you ever get overwhelmed with emotion? I’ve been there so many times. For…
