Growing Up with Addiction

Growing up with a parent who struggles with addiction can leave lasting impacts that extend far into one's adulthood. This kind of familial dysfunction can deeply integrate into your life, affecting your personal relationships, approach to parenting, and professional endeavors. It might lead to questions of self-worth, issues with trusting intimacy, and a sense of disconnection from oneself. However, change is possible. In this compassionate book, clinical psychologist Dr. Tian Dayton draws from her extensive experience with adult children of alcoholics, as well as her personal journey, offering guidance for recovery and breaking free from patterns of intergenerational dysfunction. Dr. Dayton provides insight into how addiction may have influenced your family dynamics, the effects it had on your childhood, and equips you with tools for healing and personal growth. The book teaches readers how to address attachment wounds, reconnect with their bodies, regulate emotions, and move towards post-traumatic growth. Supported by research, client stories, and practical exercises, including Dr. Dayton's own Relational Trauma Repair (RTR) model, this resource helps you heal from hidden pain and gives a voice to your inner child, lighting the way toward a brighter future for both you and your family.