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Adult child of an alcoholic on a healing journey. Author. Volunteer. Story lover. Believer in the power of hope.
Jody Lamb Blog
3w ago
If you had a turbulent childhood due to your parent’s drinking, you have much in common with actress, author and entrepreneur Suzanne Somers, who healed from her childhood experiences and created a life she loved. The late, great Suzanne is best known for her roles on popular sitcoms and was one of the most famous...
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Jody Lamb Blog
3M ago
If you grew up with an alcoholic parent and you now feel less than happy about your life as an adult, I get it. I’ve been there. But what if I told you it’s simple to get started on your journey to get unstuck. Picture this: You are giving a chef’s kiss into the air,...
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Jody Lamb Blog
4M ago
When most people think of PTSD, they often think of veterans, survivors of natural disasters and individuals who have experienced a single traumatic event. While PTSD does affect these groups, as an adult child of an alcoholic (ACoA), you may be experiencing this challenging condition, too. Understanding PTSD and how it may be affecting your...
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Jody Lamb Blog
4M ago
What a year it’s been on JodyLamb.com! Your stories, comments and support have truly made this a special place. I’m super excited to share with the most read and shared articles of 2023. These are the ones that you loved the most and they’re packed with insights and tips that we all can use. So,...
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Jody Lamb Blog
5M ago
Are you codependent? If you ever felt a heavy sense of responsibility for everyone and everything around you, you are likely suffering from codependency. I spent most of my life unknowingly codependent until my awesome Aunt Barb gifted me a book called “Codependent No More” by Melody Beattie. Codependency happens when you ignore your own...
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Jody Lamb Blog
5M ago
When it comes to your feelings about having a parent with alcoholism, things get complex. We adult kids of alcoholics quietly endure lifelong effects of our experiences when we were growing up. We have pain, confusion and often, a deep sense of loss. But what if I told you an easy but impactful way to...
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Jody Lamb Blog
5M ago
Earn helpful friends for your adult child of an alcoholic healing journey If you’re an adult child of an alcoholic (ACOA), do you ever feel like the people around you may be bringing you down and keeping you stuck? What if I told you the key to getting unstuck may be finding supportive people to...
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Jody Lamb Blog
6M ago
Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed with all this personal growth talk about the things you can do to heal as an adult child of an alcoholic? Been there. But what if I told you that one of the most powerful tools at your disposal requires nothing more than a pen and paper? Or, if...
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Jody Lamb Blog
6M ago
Raise your hand if you have nagging worry that your spouse will leave you one day or that your friend will bail on you. Sound familiar? Trust issues are common for people who grew up with an alcoholic parent or who experienced other kinds of childhood trauma. What if I told you with time,...
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Jody Lamb Blog
6M ago
Growing up with an alcoholic parent often has a lasting impact on a child, influencing their adult lives. As someone who has experienced this firsthand, I’ve connected with countless others with similar backgrounds. While adult children of alcoholics (ACOAs) can have various shared traits, here are the top two most prominent ones: 1. You use...
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