How To Soften Shame
“But I was never locked in a closet or beaten with a coat hanger.” I have heard this statement from multiple clients who deny the...
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Alcohol Is The King Of Addictions
On top of the opioid crisis, meth destruction, and other drug horrors, we still have an alcohol problem in this country. In these complicated times,...
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Am I Raising A Future Abuser –
When I became a Mom, I vowed I would never abuse my son Keith the way my parents hurt me. Instead, I’ve been too soft...
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Domestic Abuse Doesn’t Have To Define You –
Domestic abuse can be fatal in a family, especially when drugs and alcohol are involved. As a child who bore the brunt of my father’s...
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The Difference Between Guilt And Shame
What’s the difference between guilt and shame? Shame lies. Basically, guilt is a healthy feeling and shame is an unhealthy feeling. Let’s take a closer...
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Questions Children Of Alcoholics Ask Their Therapists
“Will I be like my dad?” “My whole family are addicts; does this mean I’ll be one too?” Many children of an alcoholic parent are...
