Growing Up With An Alcoholic Parent In the next several weeks, we will look at the different characteristics that people develop in growing up with an alcoholic parent.  Adult children of alcoholics, very often, marry an addict or become addicted to alcohol, prescription medication, shopping or gambling themselves. They may also develop an eating disorder. Growing up in a family where one or both parents are alcoholic can be not only painful and traumatic but can create behavior patterns in you that hinder your happiness and well-being in your adult years. In this article, you will meet Carla who bears [...]

Maria left her alcoholic husband two years ago. She had been in denial of the addiction for years.  The whole process was unbearably painful and even now Maria continues to struggles with occasional depression. Anniversaries are particularly hard. But with the help of her therapist and the Al-Anon program, Maria has built a support network that has helped her tremendously. She has begun to put her 8 year marriage behind her. Recently, Maria has begun to date a wonderful, charming man who treats Maria well, has a stable job and loves to spend time with Maria and her friends. Denial: [...]