Originally Posted by
atalose Often the children of alcoholics resent the parent who didn’t drink more because they did stay and kept the children in an un-healthy environment.
I am the adult child of an emotionally abusive father (not an A) and I can absolutely relate to this. My father is dead now, but the damage lives on in the relationships between the rest of the family members.
I learned my most unhealthy coping skills in my FOO, and also watched *50* years of a co-dependent marriage - ugh, still trying to unravel THAT knot for myself and my relationships.
Anyway, please be strong! And take good care.