Adult children of alcoholics

A therapist recommends books for adult children of alcoholics to help heal and recover from codependency, trauma, abuse, and effects of dysfunctional families

If you're an adult child of an alcoholic parent and it's affecting your self-esteem, here's how you can move on and find happiness.

Some adult children of alcoholics become workaholics. Learn the connection between overworking and being an ACA or growing up in a dysfunctional family.

Adult Children of Alcoholics: The Lost Childhood. Children who grow up in alcoholic families have to grow up fast. They are parentified and take care of parents

Is your spouse really confusing to you? Do they do things you just don’t understand? Growing up in a household with an alcoholic parent can leave a lasting impact on a person’s life, shaping their perceptions, behaviors and relationships. If your spouse grew up with an alcoholic parent, there are certain aspects of their past...Read More

This is a copy of the original typed Laundry List written by Tony A. and Dan F.

Dating someone who grew up with an alcoholic parent and confused by things they do or don’t do? Are your spouse’s past experiences as a kid in a dysfunctional home affecting your marriage and family today? Are you ready to better understand this person you love and how their experiences affect life today? I get...Read More

Addicted, dysfunctional and chaotic families are a breeding ground for perfectionism.

I adore you but what the heck?! Sometimes, you are so confusing! If you’re an adult child of an alcoholic or if you grew up in a similar kind of dysfunctional environment, the odds are high that you’ve heard this statement a time or two from a friend, coworker or romantic partner. People who grew...Read More