Minute To Freedom

At times I would let people get close, then push them away when I would get scared – triggered by the chaotic events of my childhood.

Have you ever felt like you’re out of step with the world around you?

I was trying to control my world like I couldn’t control the alcoholic family of my teenage years.

I was told that I overreacted to things – because I was responding to the events of my world like I did as a small child in the middle of a turbulent household.

I felt like I had to hide from people because if they discovered who I really was, they wouldn’t like me.

We won’t regret the past, or wish to shut the door on it. I’ve seen that come true in my life.

The issues a person had with an alcoholic parent don’t just evaporate once that person passes away.

At times we don’t think God is at work in our lives, only to discover God has been doing what we could not do for ourselves.

In many alcoholic families, one child will learn to play the hero role – to clean up messes. As an adult, that role can be a burden.