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How do i talk to my child about my alcoholism?
I am working on recovery, but i would like to help my 12 yr old daughter understand why i am an alcoholic and what an alcoholic is.
any links to websites with guides would be great all I can find is how to talk to your children about the dangers of drinking.
i can't find anything but how to deal with your alc. spouse or what your doing to your child. I am looking for something that can help my daughter understand what is happening in her house, I am not mentaly or fisically abusive but I do accidentally wake her up at night sometimes form talking too loud, I suffer from hangovers that turn me into a couch potato. I don't want her to think these things are ok... help... Please... anyone?
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Honestly, just be open. I am guessing you have already told strangers on the internet more than you have your daughter. Why do we get that privilege? Work with "I" statements like:
"I want you to understand what is happening with me. I haven't always made the right decisions, but right now I am working on recovering from a dependency on Alcohol. I want you to know... etc."
Take responsibility, you'll feel better about yourself and your daughter will have a great role model that doesn't use excuses
