Adult Children Of Alcoholics

Two common beliefs that become deeply rooted within the Adult Child of an Alcoholic are, “I cannot depend on others to care for me or meet my needs.” And “I am not worthy of love.” The below list of common traits are the outward display of these beliefs.

Adult child of an alcoholic alone and crying in her bedroom

Common Traits

  • Isolation

  • Approval Seeking

  • Fear of Abandonment

  • Victim Mentality 

  • Low Self-Esteem

  • Fear of Authority 

  • Confuses Love and Pity 

  • Tends to “stuff” their feelings

  • Judges themselves harshly 

  • Are very responsible OR very irresponsible