The article explores the profound emotional impact of growing up with a parent struggling with addiction. It articulates the feelings of confusion, isolation, and instability that permeate a child's life in such environments. The author reflects on their experiences of assuming roles within the family—becoming a peacemaker and caretaker—while grappling with the misconception that love could cure their parent’s addiction. Ultimately, it illustrates the complexities of familial relationships overshadowed by addiction and the lasting effects on childhood development.
"Growing up in a home shadowed by addiction is like living in a house with no foundation. The ground beneath you is unstable..."
"In the chaos of addiction, children often take on roles to survive. For me, these roles became my identity."
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