Dealing with a parent's alcoholism can be very stressful and isolating, but you are not alone.
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Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
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Dealing with a parent's alcoholism can be very stressful and isolating, but you are not alone.
Key Points:
- How a child copes depends on how old they are.
- Most often what needs to happen is another adult coming in to help the child.
- Children need to have their reality verified. Giving them the space to voice their concerns without feeling like they are betraying their parent is very important.
- Take advantage of support groups like Al-Anon, Alateen, and ACOA.
- The key is to get support and not go it alone.
Quote This:
“The main issue is to encourage people to get their own support to help them figure out how to cope with their situation.” -Paul J. Rinaldi
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What emotions do you feel when you allow yourself to think about your parent’s alcoholism? How do you interact with those feelings?
- How has your parent’s alcoholism affected you and your family?
- What are the dangers of not addressing these issues?
- Plan your next step. Write down a firm goal that includes a deadline for either finding a counselor or establishing a connection with Al-Anon or a similar group.
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
