Tag Archives: Alcoholism

Family Rules

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Suzanne

If you grew up in a household where the implicit rules were: Don’t talk Don’t trust Don’t feel Then check out literature on Adult Children of Alcoholics or Adult Child Syndrome.  Even if alcoholism wasn’t present in your home, it, … Continue reading →

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The Dance

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Suzanne

Same old song. Same old rhythms. Same partner. Different dance floor. Days turn into months Closing in on a year. Listening to New stations. New artists. Trying on New moves To new tunes. Working on a solo performance. Copyright Suzanne … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk About It

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Suzanne

Alcoholism and domestic abuse are epidemics in this country (the U.S.).   And I’m taking it personally. Both are affecting my family.  For how many generations, I’m not sure.  This week I am learning that there is an imminent situation … Continue reading →

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“Hi. How are you?”

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Suzanne

Do people really want to know the answer to that question?  Or do they just want me to smile and say… “Fine”? I was taught to be polite after all.  I was taught, albeit indirectly, that it’s rude to share … Continue reading →

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Your Beautiful When You Cry

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Suzanne

“You’re beautiful when you cry.” Annie said these words to me. “Stop crying or I’ll give you something to cry about.” Words spoken by my father during my childhood. As a child up into my 40s (until I found Annie) … Continue reading →

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The Message is the Same

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Suzanne

I keep getting the same two messages over and over:  Ask for help and maintain a support system.  When something happens that rocks my world a bit and throws me back into the arms of fear I am reminded, the … Continue reading →

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