Addictions / Emotions and family history
Childhood wounds
If you grew up in a home with alcohol, addiction, violence or abuse, there are groups of people who lived the same and talk about it without judgment.
If you feel your life is in danger, don’t wait for a meeting: urgent help.
If it’s for you
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ACAInternational
Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families
Hijos Adultos de Alcohólicos y Familias Disfuncionales
For adults who grew up in homes with alcohol, addiction, violence or neglect.
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SIAInternational
Survivors of Incest Anonymous
Sobrevivientes de Incesto Anónimos
For adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
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CoDAInternational
Co-Dependents Anonymous
Codependientes Anónimos
For learning healthy relationships and to stop living your life around someone else.
If it’s for someone you love
You didn’t cause it, you can’t control it and you can’t cure it. What you can do is take care of yourself, and there are groups for that too. There’s no family group specific to this addiction; these welcome family members of any addiction.
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FAInternational
Families Anonymous
Familias Anónimas
For parents, partners and friends of someone with any addiction or destructive behavior.
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CoDAInternational
Co-Dependents Anonymous
Codependientes Anónimos
For learning healthy relationships and to stop living your life around someone else.
Your first step, today
- Join a meeting. It can be online, right now: ACA https://adultchildren.org (opens in a new tab). Or see all online meetings.
- Tell one person you trust. Just one is enough.
- If it’s an emergency, don’t wait: urgent help.