Addiction is such a familial thing, permeating from one generation to the next. I believe in my family, it started with one of my paternal great grandfathers, through my grandfather, my father,
his brother, three of my 6 brothers, four cousins(that I know of), and also my paternal grandmother’s family--several of her 6 brothers and probably her father and grandfather.
I think I will wait until I read your part 2 to add the rest of my comments.
Asmy mother’s sister told one of my cousins, “my father was an alcoholic and I married one.” The same would apply to my mother. I can relate to Mary Ellen’s story. But as far as I know, at least there was no infidelity in the family. On the other hand there also was no guidance as to how to be an adult.
Thank you for sharing this.
Sending hugs. Thanks for letting me into the fold.
Mary Ellen:
Addiction is such a familial thing, permeating from one generation to the next. I believe in my family, it started with one of my paternal great grandfathers, through my grandfather, my father,
his brother, three of my 6 brothers, four cousins(that I know of), and also my paternal grandmother’s family--several of her 6 brothers and probably her father and grandfather.
I think I will wait until I read your part 2 to add the rest of my comments.
Until then, hugs
Mary
Asmy mother’s sister told one of my cousins, “my father was an alcoholic and I married one.” The same would apply to my mother. I can relate to Mary Ellen’s story. But as far as I know, at least there was no infidelity in the family. On the other hand there also was no guidance as to how to be an adult.
Thank you for opening up to us close friends.
And thank you for your friendship.