Why Are Podcasts So Important? If you’ve found your way to this blog, chances are, you have toxic parents. If your parents were addicts, alcoholics, or otherwise toxic, you may not have received the love and support necessary to thrive in adulthood like many of your peers. As I mentioned in this ... View Post
Forgiving a Toxic Parent | Free Letter Template
Forgiving a Toxic Parent In this post, I talked about forgiving a toxic parent. If you grew up in a house full of trauma and your parents were the source, you’re probably holding on to a lot of baggage. Trust me, I know the feeling. For the majority of my adult life, I held on to my traumatic ... View Post
5 Uplifting and Encouraging TED Talks for Children of Addicts
The Importance of TED Talks for Children of Addicts Children of addicts often feel lonely and miserable because we want someone to empathize with us. We want people to understand that the negative impacts of addiction still affect us--even those of us who have never used or drank.One of the most ... View Post
The ACOA and Forgiveness of Toxic Parents
Forgiveness is Hard . . . If you’re anything like me, you’re good at holding grudges--especially against the alcoholic parent(s) in your life. I resent the fact that a beverage was chosen over me consistently throughout my formative years. Deep down I know the issue is much more complex ... View Post