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….
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…
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…
Common Characteristics of Adult Children of Alcoholics
Children of alcoholics often experience heavy amounts of chaos, stress and instability in their early years. This frequently leads to unique struggles and difficulties during…
Help Kids Affected by Addiction by Supporting Children of Addiction Week
Did you know 1 in 4 children live in families impacted by parental addiction? When I was growing up and coping with the effects of…
Common Adult Child of an Alcoholic Traits Affecting Romantic Relationships
If you grew up with an alcoholic mother or father, you might relate to these common traits of adult children of alcoholics (ACoAs) when it…