- Do you feel emotionally exhausted from trying to solve other people’s problems?
- Do you struggle with setting boundaries or putting yourself first?
- Do you often feel stuck in life, unsure of how to break free from old patterns?
Adult Children of Alcoholics: A self-help handbook
If you grew up in a family where alcohol shaped the dynamics, you’re not alone. Adult Children of Alcoholics: A Self-Help Handbook is here to help you understand and heal from the emotional scars left by growing up with an alcoholic parent. This book offers practical guidance and deep insights, specifically tailored for adult children of alcoholics (ACOAs) who want to transform their lives.
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Who is This Book For?
This book is for anyone who grew up with a parent who struggled with alcohol abuse or addiction, whether they’ve recovered or not. Even if your parent has stopped drinking, the patterns of emotional neglect and dysfunction may still affect your life today. Adult Children of Alcoholics: A Self-Help Handbook provides the tools to help you:
- Set healthy boundaries
- Stop being overly self-critical and learn self-compassion
- Understand the origins of low self-esteem and how to rebuild it
- Break free from unhealthy relationship dynamics
- Focus on your own dreams and goals instead of solving others’ problems
This is a handbook for healing—designed to empower adult children of alcoholics to reclaim their lives.
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What Does the Book Offer?
Adult Children of Alcoholics: A Self-Help Handbook addresses the core challenges that arise from growing up in an alcoholic family. Through practical exercises, real-life examples, and expert insights, the book helps you understand and overcome these common struggles:
- Low self-esteem: Learn how your upbringing shaped how you see yourself and discover ways to rebuild your confidence.
- Difficulty setting boundaries: Understand why it’s so hard to say “no” and learn how to set healthy boundaries with others.
- Emotional numbness or overload: Discover techniques to reconnect with your feelings in a healthy way.
- Co-dependency: Stop putting others’ needs above your own and start living your life for yourself.
- Relationship issues: Break free from the dysfunctional relationship patterns learned in childhood.
This book isn’t just a resource—it’s a roadmap to emotional freedom and a healthier life.
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Who Are Adult Children of Alcoholics?
Adult children of alcoholics (ACOAs) are individuals who grew up in homes where a parent’s alcohol abuse affected their upbringing. Even if the alcoholic parent has stopped drinking, the emotional scars often remain. Many ACOAs struggle with people-pleasing, self-criticism, unhealthy relationships, and the constant feeling that they are not enough.
The emotional patterns you learned as a child may still be affecting your life today. But healing is possible. This book will help you understand how your childhood experiences shaped your adult behaviors and provide the tools to break free from these patterns.
Not sure if you’re an adult child of an alcoholic? Take the CAST-6 questionnaire below to find out.
CAST-6 Questionnaire
If you answer “YES” to three or more of these questions, you are likely an adult child of an alcoholic. This simple assessment can help you better understand the impact of your upbringing on your current life.
- Have you ever thought that one of your parents had a drinking problem?
- Have you ever encouraged one of your parents to stop drinking alcohol?
- Have you ever argued or fought with a parent when they were drinking alcohol?
- Have you ever heard your parents argue when one of them was drunk?
- Have you ever felt the urge to hide your parent’s bottle of alcohol or pour out its contents?
- Have you ever wished that your mother or father would stop drinking alcohol?
Testimonials from Readers
Brian Tracy, Author/Speaker/Consultant
“I can attest that this book is truly remarkable. It is filled with invaluable lessons and important insights that shed light on how alcoholism impacts the lives of adult children of alcoholics. By reading this book, applying its teachings, and following its guidance, you can take steps to overcome the effects of (alcoholism) growing up with an addicted parent and reclaim your life. Don’t hesitate to give it a read, as it has the power to transform your life in profound ways.”
Peter Mikuš, Entrepreneur:
“A brilliant combination of professional work, written in an accessible form that deeply touches the reader’s soul. A rare example of popular science where personal stories intertwine with an understandable explanation of the mechanics of the human mind. An exceptional starting point for anyone seeking positive change in their life.”
Dr. Veronika Podgoršek, Psychotherapist, Author:
“The handbook for adult children of alcoholics is an invaluable resource for anyone facing alcohol addiction, in any role or form. Through theory and practice, it enriches the individual with expanded knowledge and deeper understanding of the issue while also offering encouragement and solutions. In other words, everything necessary for a constructive path to a better life.”
Barbara:
“Nada’s book gives voice to many topics that are often unspoken. On one hand, these issues remain undiscussed, while on the other, adult children of alcoholics live with such challenges daily, often without even realizing it. The reading isn’t easy, but uncovering deeply buried feelings and dysfunctional patterns is liberating in itself. Reflecting on them and seeking new ways forward offers the promise of a brighter and more compassionate future for us and our loved ones.”
Silva:
“The book is highly therapeutic, encouraging you to think differently. It guides you out of the grip of problems and releases you from the hold of emotions. As I read, old wounds reopened, and I discovered even more painful parts that I had ignored and repressed due to the pain. The greatest relief came when I realized that my parents’ alcoholism was not my fault. The book helps us to identify and confront the problem, reaching a higher level of self-understanding. I believe it will ease even the most difficult lives, provided there is strength and desire for change. I love that it is written from the heart, with compassion, and Nada’s warmth and empathy lift you emotionally and fill you with hope and courage for a better life.”
Alenka K.:
“As I read the book, I experience many realizations about my life, and I write in my journal to make sure I don’t forget them. This is a powerful book that triggers strong processes. And it’s truly healing! Although it’s difficult and painful to face my struggles and insights in this way, the most painful moments are realizing what I have endured on my own. At the same time, I receive validation that what I’m experiencing, what I have been through, and the consequences I carry are real and make sense. And that I am not a lesser person because of my struggles.”
Why You Should Read This Book
If you grew up in an alcoholic household, you may feel like you’re constantly fighting invisible battles—whether it’s with low self-esteem, difficulty in relationships, or emotional numbness. This book offers:
- A better understanding of your past: Gain insights into how growing up with an alcoholic parent shaped your emotional responses and behaviors.
- Practical tools for change: Learn how to set boundaries, improve communication, and cultivate self-compassion.
- Real-life stories: Find comfort in knowing that others have experienced what you’re going through—and that change is possible.
- Therapeutic benefits: Many readers describe the book as a form of self-therapy, helping them connect with and process long-buried emotions.
Are you ready to break free from the past and create a better future? Order your copy today!
About the Author
Dr. Nada Mirnik Trtnik is a marital and family therapist specializing in adult children of alcoholics. With a PhD in Marital and Family Therapy from the University of Ljubljana, Dr. Mirnik Trtnik brings years of experience and research into this powerful handbook. Her center, Psihoterapija Odnos, offers therapy for individuals, couples, and families, as well as workshops for communication and healing from the effects of addiction.
Her mission is simple: to help people create healthier, happier relationships and lives. This book is a testament to that mission, offering hope and practical tools for healing.
Rerad more about me here.
Buy Now and Start Your Healing Journey
Don’t let your past define your future. With the right tools, you can break free from the patterns created by growing up with an alcoholic parent and create the life you deserve. Start today by purchasing Adult Children of Alcoholics: A Self-Help Handbook.