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WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH:Recognizing Amazing Women Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow In the spirit of Women’s History Month, the National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA) takes great pleasure in celebrating the
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF COA AWARENESS WEEK:From an Adult Child Who’s Been There Thoughts about COA Awareness Week, take me back to my turbulent childhood. Being an adult child of an
AN ADULT CHILD OF ADDICTION’S GUIDE TO SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER Among the holiday cheer and winter months lurk the shadows of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), casting a pall over even
NAVIGATING HOLIDAY EMOTIONS Why It Isn’t Always the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” As the holiday season unfolds, the air is tinged with anticipation, warmth, and the promise of
THE EMPOWERING MAGIC OF "NO" Teaching Kids the Art of Setting Boundaries During the Holidays The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness, but for some families,
Colleen Perry is an adult child of addiction who has come to terms with the trauma she endured in her youth. Part of that was learning how to handle her
There is now little doubt in the recovery community that not only is alcohol use disorder a chronic disease, similar to other chronic diseases like diabetes or cancer, but it
Childhood is the time in life when we should feel safest. We should feel safe to express ourselves, safe to make mistakes, and safe to dream about what life has
The home is the ultimate safe space for children. It is meant to provide an abundance of love for them inside the walls, while shielding them from the potential harms
Many children currently struggle with the overarching presence of addiction in their home. The renowned trauma, addiction, recovery psychologist, and resiliency coach, Dr. Patricia O'Gorman, says, “We are most successful
