Counseling.. lots of counseling. I grew up in an alcoholic home.. both of my parents drank actively until I was about 19, and thank goodness haven't drank since.. however, yes.. chaos, fear, shame, loneliness, disappointment, sadness.. were all adjectives of my childhood.
I discovered, with age, and recovery.. that I am the architect of my life. My foundation is not what dictates me, or destines me in any way. I am making the choices every day to live a wonderful healthy life despite anything that has happened before today.