by Shirley Davis | Oct 25, 2021 | Attachment Trauma, Substance Abuse
In the first three articles, we have discussed that growing up in an alcoholic or other dysfunctional home changes the lives of the children involved forever. Alcoholism is a family disease that affects everyone and harms children. In this article, we shall explore...
by Shirley Davis | Oct 18, 2021 | Addiction, Substance Abuse
Alcohol use disorder, which includes alcoholism, is a pattern of behavior where the person cannot control their drinking and is preoccupied with drinking even when it causes them problems. For many alcoholics, what starts as having a few drinks for reasons that are...
by Shirley Davis | Oct 11, 2021 | Addiction, CPTSD, What is CPTSD
Children growing up in an alcoholic or other dysfunctional homes struggle to find their identity in adulthood. They have most likely formed complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) and live with an inner turmoil that matches the instability they are experiencing...
by Shirley Davis | Oct 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
***TRIGGER WARNING*** Being a child in a dysfunctional home has long-lasting effects on their lives clear into adulthood. The secrecy and pain that accompany growing up in such a home leave permanent scars, plus behaviors that can be changed. This article will...
by Shirley Davis | Sep 27, 2021 | Suicide Prevention
Although it may seem CPTSD Foundation has been focused on the morbid subject of suicide, remaining silent helps people to die. So, in September, National Suicide Awareness Month, we have concentrated on how loved ones, caregivers, and friends of those experiencing...
