Good Books to Help You Heal from a Dysfunctional Family
Growing up in a dysfunctional family can be challenging and [...]
Growing up in a dysfunctional family can be challenging and [...]
Growing up in a dysfunctional family can have a significant [...]
Support group meetings can provide a valuable source of support [...]
We, alcoholics' adult children, are Not alone; together we can stand tall. Many of us have grown and come quite far From the circumstance that unites us all.
"Healing the Child Within"... I can honestly say that this book changed my life in a very profound way.
Children who grow up in alcoholic or other types of dysfunctional homes are in a regular state of insecurity starting as infants
There are four basic roles that children take on in order to survive growing up in emotionally dishonest, shame-based, dysfunctional families. Hero, Scapegoat, Mascot, Invisible.
By the time I reached 30 I truly believed beyond all reason that I was a complete failure because I couldn't fix my family.
We lived life from the standpoint of victims. Having an overdeveloped sense of responsibility, we preferred to be concerned with others rather than ourselves. We got guilt feelings when we stood up for ourselves rather than giving in to others. Thus, we became reactors rather than actors, letting others take the initiative.
When you come from a dysfunctional family you always want [...]