Tagged With "Alcoholism"

A groundbreaking new book from the publisher of the New York Times bestseller Adult Children of Alcoholics …The book that started it all! "Tian Dayton picks up where Janet Woititz author of Adult Children of Alcoholics left off…..for those who have grown up in a family with addiction, mental illness, or other adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), the heartache and pain doesn’t end when they grow up and leave home. The legacy can last a lifetime and spread to generations unseen. In The...

By Denise Royal, CNN, April 5, 2020 Anthony B. used to get to his Alcoholics Anonymous meetings early enough to set up the folding chairs synonymous with the gatherings. For Anthony it was a small way to contribute and also spend extra time with those like himself in recovery. "After we set up the chairs, we grab a bite to eat and catch up," he said. "The meeting before the meeting is another way that we support each other." [ Please click here to read more .]

War is most certainly Hell. It is also a source of #ACEs for the children of veterans. Here's a little insight into my story.

Tian, congratulations on your new book! And thanks so much for letting us know about it here. I know there are many here who will be very excited to know you've published this and will benefit greatly from what the book offers. I know a few ACAs that I will share it with.

Thank you so much Laura, I follow the ACE's Connection closely and recommend it to many....it is just a wonderful service and community, I am so glad that Carey introduced me to your community! Well done!

Thanks, Tian. We're glad you have joined us.

Lovely tribute to your father and to your loss. Sometimes I wonder if war is not only a cause of suffering, including ACEs, but sometimes a result of them. That might be a stretch, but in the case of some leaders who can't find nonviolent ways to solve disagreements, it might be. Thank you for posting this here, Elizabeth.