a little bit ago....but I have so much going on in my life that I cannot remember if I introduced myself. My Dad was the alcoholic in my family, he passed away in 1996. I have all those lovely characteristic that we as ACOAs have.
I also have chronic depression since I was 17...am now 53. My youngest brother was also an alcoholic among other things. He passed away last year. His death sent me on a severe downward spiral. My marriage has been difficult....I have been abused emotionally and there has been a tad of physical abuse as well.

I have put the ACOA difficulties on the back burner, choosing to work on my marriage, and my depression with my therapist. I have also been working with a friend who is a life coach. Once I feel a little stronger, I believe I will pick up one of the books mentioned here. I want to be whole again.