Misery to MASTERY: Straight Talking Facts and Worksheets to Conquer Symptoms of Being an Adult Child of an Alcoholic!

your childhood was probably something like this: You grew up in a home where your father, mother, or both parents were alcoholics. Your environment was unsettling, unstable and unpredictable from day to day. You couldn't predict whether your caregiver would be drunk, sleeping, sick, or violent - or even present at all. Your home may have been loud, full of strangers and rather intense at times; and then quite sleepy and disconnected at others. Although settings and circumstances are erratic and differ vastly, primarily, you never knew what to expect. You learned to become reactive.You may have been a victim of (or witness to) verbal or physical abuse. You were certainly a witness to your parents' conflicts. You probably had good times as well - 'honeymoon' periods where everything was relatively okay. Parents were sober, and these times were less cloudy and more carefree. Then there may have been times when you sided with your drunk parent because it was fun. You could share mutual secrets, or they allowed you to do the things you wanted, such as watch TV till late. At other times, you may have sided with your sober parent, helping them overcome their anger or frustration.You felt mature and worthy because you were able to contribute to your family in such a way, while you learned to become or attracted to (or by) the issues of others, at the expense of your own.Which, I hasten to add, you probably didn't even realize were issues at the time, or would become issues in adulthood. Because help is at hand, and a better life, free from the limitations and encumbrances of ACOA Syndrome awaits you at the end of your journey through this book. It is an eight chapter book and workbook in one and is Each chapter will help you deepen your understanding of your condition and provide exercises to help challenge your thoughts and connect deeper with your emotions. It is based on research and Dr. Vasilyeva's collected experience with helping ACOAs. This book gives you hands-on tools and nuanced information to take power into your hands and conquer the ACOA syndrome. This book addresses childhood trauma, attachment styles, relationships, communication patterns, self-esteem, emotional salience techniques and more. It is designed in a way that each reader will go through an individualized journey that is fit for their personal history and struggles. Wishing you a beautiful journey.