Tag: Emotions
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Breaking the Cycle: Building Healthy Relationships as an Adult Child of an Alcoholic (ACoA)
Growing up in an alcoholic household often leaves emotional scars that carry into adulthood, shaping how we connect with others. For Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACoAs), the impact of early family dysfunction can manifest in patterns of distrust, fear of abandonment, or difficulty setting boundaries. However, breaking the cycle is not only possible—it’s empowering. By…
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The 4 Roles Children of Alcoholics Play—and How They Shape Adulthood
Growing up in a household affected by alcoholism often forces children into survival roles that shape how they navigate the world. These roles—The Hero, The Scapegoat, The Mascot, and The Lost Child—can profoundly influence adulthood, affecting relationships, self-esteem, and coping mechanisms. Understanding these roles is a powerful step toward healing and breaking free from their…
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Treatment Options for Adult Children of Alcoholics
Growing up in a family where alcoholism is present can have long-lasting effects on adult children. Fortunately, there are several treatment options available that can help them overcome these challenges and lead fulfilling lives. Counseling or therapy is one of the most widely recognized treatment options for adult children of alcoholics. This type of treatment…
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Why do ACOAs have difficulty with vulnerability?
Have you ever found it difficult to be vulnerable in a relationship? Do you feel confused at the concept of vulnerability? It may be the case that you grew up in a home in which patterns of relating were through manipulation. Kids that grow up in an alcoholic household (AH) learn to identify the needs…
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5 Books for Adult Children of Alcoholics
28 million people in the United states are adult child of an alcoholics (ACOAs). Growing up in an alcoholic home puts people at risk for addiction, relationship problems, depression, anxiety. It can be difficult to navigate the complex and often painful emotions that come with growing up in an unhealthy household. One way to cope…
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What role does anger play in the lives of ACOAs?
Anger is a natural and necessary emotion that helps us understand and navigate our environment.
Resources for adult children of alcoholics 