Chris shares their journey in Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA), highlighting the profound impact of ACA literature, particularly the “Laundry List” and the “Big Red Book.” They discuss how these ...
Cynthia bravely shares their deeply personal journey of recovering from codependency, triggered by the pain of ending a long marriage and reflecting on a lifetime of emotional struggles. They recou...
Gordy C shares their personal journey as an adult child of an alcoholic, detailing the profound impact of family dynamics on their own life. They discuss overcoming perfectionism, learning to forgi...
Danielle shares their deeply personal history, growing up as an only child with an addict mother and an enabler father, which instilled profound feelings of loneliness and abandonment. They detail ...
Carolinda shares their personal journey of understanding and setting boundaries, rooted in a childhood marked by abuse and emotional neglect within a seemingly normal family. They explore how traum...
Dawn D initially resisted speaking at an ACA meeting, feeling unqualified due to their journey in the program. They share their long history in 12-step recovery, grappling with an ‘army of denial’,...
Debbie shares her deeply personal story of growing up in a family affected by alcoholism, abandonment, and unspoken expectations. She details her feelings of being an unwanted mistake and the impac...
Esau shares their profound journey of recovery and self-discovery through ACA, highlighting the path from a childhood marked by extreme abuse, neglect, and instability. They describe growing up in ...
Callie B shares their powerful story of recovery within the 12-step programs, particularly Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA), highlighting the transformative nature of its literature and spiritual...
Duncan B shares their deeply personal ACA story, tracing intergenerational trauma and the “shame bundle” passed down through their family, where both their parents eventually found recovery. They d...