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Parental addiction
can feel very lonely.
Addiction facts
I am a child impated by my parent's addiction
My addiction is impacting my children
REMINDER:
YOUR PARENTS ADDICTION IS NOT YOUR FAULT
Your parent's might make you feel that you are the cause of their drug or alcohol use, but this is NOT true.
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YOU might tell yourself that it is your fault, this is also NOT true. We are here to remind you of your worth, and that it gets easier.
THEN WHY DO THEY USE?
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scared, ashamed, angry, and sad.
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Grief: grieve your lost childhood, and the parents you wish you had.
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Responsible for my parent's mood and behaviour.
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My parent's addiction is NOT my fault (even if they tell me they are using because of me)
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My EMOTIONAL needs are important (even if my parent's make me feel like they are not)
WAYS MY PARENT'S ADDICTION MAKES ME FEEL:
18% of children in Canada live with a parent with an addiction.
living with a parent with an addiction is an adverse childhood experience, and increases the risk of other ACEs such as emotional abuse, neglect, and domestic violence
living with a parent with an addiction is an adverse childhood experience, and increases the risk of other ACEs such as emotional abuse, neglect, and domestic violence
