Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACoA) often find themselves out of touch with their own emotions. Growing up in such an environment, they become hyper-aware of others’ feelings, always ready to care for and support them. This external focus can lead to difficulties in expressing and processing their own emotions, especially when it comes to grief.Grief, for example, can feel foreign and overwhelming. ACoAs might fear expressing their emotions, believing it’s wrong or problematic. These deep-rooted

Children of alcoholics, adult children of narcissistic parents, and those raised in toxic homes—many of us don't realize how deeply our childhood experiences shape us as adults. Before I awakened to my codependency, childhood trauma, and triggers, I mistook reactivity for self-awareness. I thought venting my frustrations was setting boundaries, but in reality, I was trapped in a cycle of unconscious reactions. True healing begins when we start recognizing these patterns and consciously break fre