Awesome, I myself also grew up in an alcoholic home......one parent,
although, that was enough to have to live with......I understand exactly what
you are talking about , when you say distraction! It is a wonderful coping
mechanism, and I have learned to put it to wonderful use myself! Everyone,
has to find their own distractions, and what works best for them! Mine is
research, and learning, as well as never sitting still, if i sit, I think, if
i think, its most often of my discomfort! So,I generally just keep on keepin
on! It works wonders for me, however, there are times, when I do have to sit,
and let myself give in! But, I am a strong ,and firm believer in mind over
matter, and I won't often allow my mind to tell me it's too much! Anyway, I
was thrilled to read what you wrote about this! And, I understand fully what
the alcoholic life does to us even as we are now adults........
Be well, and Most of all......BE HAPPY!!!!!!
Your' friend Cherryl