Posted by Rosa on August 11, 2001, at 8:07:28
In reply to Re: Adult Children of Alcoholics, posted by geekUK on August 11, 2001, at 5:56:01
Adult Children of Alcoholics (and dysfunctional families)
Characteristics
"As children, we fought to survive the destructive affects of alcoholism and began an endless struggle to change a troubled, dysfunctional family into a loving, supportive one.
We reach adulthood believing we failed, unable to see no one can stop the traumatic effects of family alcoholism.
Following naturally from this pervasive sense of failure are self-blame, shame, and guilt.
Accepting our basic powerlessness to control alcoholic behavior and its effect on the family is the key that unlocks the inner child and lets reparenting begin." ** (3)
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Step One: "We admitted we were powerless over the effects of alcoholism or other family dysfunction, that our lives had become unmanageable." ** (9)
The Twelve Steps are reprinted and adapted with permission of Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
** From Newcomer pamphlet, Page Number 3, 9, (c) 1994, 1995 by Adult Children of Alcoholics World Service Organization, P.O. Box 3216, Torrance, CA 90510, (310) 534-1815.
For more information, go to the following URL:
www.adultchildren.org.ACA-ACOA E-mail Group
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/aca-acoaThanks for your interest.
You are not alone,
Rosa_____________________________
> What a great name! adult children aint we all. I may check it out, thanx
> MC
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