Andrea Ashley on Trauma & The Adult Child

Andrea Ashley, host of the popular podcast The Adult Child, shares her personal story as an adult child of an alcoholic and dysfunctional family. She discusses the common characteristics of adult children, and highlights the importance of recognizing childhood trauma and its impact on adult relationships. 

Key Takeaways

• Andrea's Personal Story.
• Defining Adult Children of Alcoholic and Dysfunctional Families.
• The Common Characteristics of Adult Children.
• Andrea's Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing.
• The Aversion to Boredom and Attraction to Chaos.
• The Fear of Abandonment in Adult Children.
• The Impact of Being an Adult Child of an Alcoholic.
• Challenges of Setting Boundaries with Alcoholic Parents.
• Creating a Supportive Community for Adult Children of Alcoholics.

Andrea Ashley Links:

Website | Podcast | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

EPISODE LINKS

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