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Old 07-01-2013, 07:34 PM
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Diva76
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Originally Posted by wicked View Post
I think this would be very very helpful for them, with or without an intervention.
I grew up in an alcoholic home, and the rules were,

Don't trust.
Don't feel.
Don't talk.

so, if they could safely express their love, fears and concerns,
I think it would be a great idea.

Of course, discuss this with your counselor first.

I have no idea, because I started drinking as a teenager, but I would hope by
breaking the silent rules of the house, and having it all out there in the open
it would help the kids tremendously.

It costs a great deal emotionally to have a parent that is an alcoholic.
I also have two children that are addicted, one in recovery and one going again this
Friday.
I hope it ends with their generation.

Thank you for reading my story
Beth
And, thank you, Beth for sharing...
I sure can relate to those rules you mentioned in your post...

-Linda
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