"Sometimes people come into therapy saying things like, 'I had a picture-perfect childhood. There weren't any drugs or alcohol present... So why am I struggling so much? I feel like there's something wrong with me.'"
"Workaholism is a socially sanctioned pattern of compulsive overworking. We praise hard workers... but very rarely do we ask, 'What is the cost?'"
"The cost in families is children who are depressed, anxious, and emotionally neglected, and who struggle in their relationships."
"'Gratitude' has nothing to do with it. A person can feel grateful for their beautiful home and still feel sad that their parent is never in it."
Children of workaholic parents often face lasting emotional wounds, including anxiety and depression. They may struggle with intimacy and partner selection in adulthood. Recognizing workaholism as a compulsive pattern is crucial for healing. Unlike children of alcoholics, adult children of workaholics may not have visible signs of distress, making their struggles less understood. Despite appearing to have a perfect childhood, they often feel neglected and unfulfilled due to their parent's absence, leading to complex emotional challenges.
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