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Old 10-26-2009, 02:25 PM
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Hi daydream, the 13 ACOA characteristics officially extend to all adult children of dysfunctional families. If there was abuse in your childhood (verbal, emotional, and physical as you've described) then you may very well fall into our category. It's been my experience that alcohol is not absolutely present in a dysfunctional home. Many people in my AF's family tree have their own kind of dysfunction associated with their families (mental illness, religious tyrant, etc.). Alcohol is just one factor that can drive the dysfunction.

Have you read Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life by Susan Forward and Craig Buck? If you're looking for some supportive reading, this book talks about all kinds of abuse and is not just focussed on alcohol. Welcome to our corner, BTW!
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