Adult Children of Alcoholics: Alcoholic/Dysfunctional Families

The ACA (Adult Children of ALcoholics) is a Twelve-Step Program formed in 1978, to include the adult children of alcoholics, codependents, and addicts of various sorts--adults who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes and who exhibit identifiable traits that reveal past abuse or neglect. This is their "Big Book": a meeting book, Steps book, Traditions book, workbook, and group guide. From the introduction; "this book will present the structure oif the program beginning with The Laundry List, the 14 characteristics that define the traits from which we need to heal. Other pillars of this structure can be found in chapters titled 'How It Works' and 'Becoming Your Own Loving Parent.' Ultimately, this text delineates the foundation of how the Twelve Steps offer an incredible path that will give the adult child choices, versus living a generational family script. In working the Twelve Steps, the reader has the opportunity to be free from carried pain and shame. This book will allow you to be accountable for choices you make as well . It will truly move you from a place of reactor to actor in life."