Posted by Rosa on December 4, 2001, at 11:52:26
In reply to siblings, posted by sar on December 3, 2001, at 14:33:32
Here are a few of the characteristics of growing up in an alcoholic or dysfunctional home.
We became isolated and afraid of people and authority figures.
We have an overdeveloped sense of responsibility and it is easier for us to be concerned with others rather than ourselves. This enables us not to look too closely at our own faults.
We confuse love with pity and tend to "love" people who we can "pity" and "rescue".
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For further information about Adult Children of Alcoholics, go to the following URL:
www.adultchildren.org
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