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by Sandilyn
Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:29 pm
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: Adult Children of Alcoholics
Replies: 6
Views: 544

Lucinda mentions in the tapes and workbook how children of alcoholics are prone to anxiety. I'm just wondering how many people in this forum have had similar experiences. I'm 40 years old and my Father has been recovered for 30 years. He has always struggled with depression, anxiety. We have always ...
by Sandilyn
Sun Apr 13, 2008 3:04 pm
Forum: Session 7 - Assertive Behavior: Speak Confidently, Gain Respect
Topic: Assertiveness & Parents
Replies: 2
Views: 1054

I grew up as a child of an alcholic who is now recovered. But when I'm with my Father I revert into the mode of people pleasing and trying to keep the peace and avoid conflict. The last few years I've assisted my Father with his health problems, Dr. visits, medicines and hospital stays. Recently he ...
by Sandilyn
Fri Feb 29, 2008 3:01 pm
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: Anxiety & Caregiving-Ugh! I need help!
Replies: 2
Views: 455

Ugh! I need help! Lucinda once made a comment on the tapes about her Father-...how he didn't have the best quality of life and how she struggled with the decision of how much she should intercede. My Father is 62 with a number of health problems living on his own. He is a constant source of guilt an...