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Sad boy sits curled up on a couch as a blurred adult holds a bottle of alcohol in the foreground.

Sad boy sits curled up on a couch as a blurred adult holds a bottle of alcohol in the foreground.

What Is An Adult-Child of an Alcoholic (ACOA)

Tom O'Connor, an author and recovering adult child of an alcoholic father, describes his childhood trauma with a dysfunctional, chaotic family and how running led to continued healing.

Tom O'Connor

Jul 294 min read

Wooden letter tiles spell words have power on a gray textured background.

Wooden letter tiles spell words have power on a gray textured background.

The Power of a Positive Word

Author Tim Lineweaver discusses the power of positive words that can resonate and help you through recovery.

Tim Lineaweaver

Jun 82 min read

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Bird flies away from an open hanging birdcage against a blue sky with clouds.

How Did I Escape From My Trauma to Heal?

Author Tom O'Connor writes about the tools he uses to heal from his past trauma and offers a list of tools for the reader.

Tom O'Connor

Jun 36 min read

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Silhouette of person with arms raised on a cliff at sunset, overlooking the ocean. Warm orange sky and calm sea create a serene mood.

Codependency to Independence and Self-Reliance: My Healing Run

Coach and counselor Belinda Morey writes about her Healing run from as a child in an alcoholic and dysfunctional family, through addiction, and finally to sobriety and independence.

Belinda Morey

May 214 min read

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Two people jogging in a sunlit field, wearing navy and gray tracksuits.

Running For Healing Blog

Author, editor, and publisher Tom O'Connor introduces his new blog, Running for Healing, now on his Discover Your Adult Child website.

Tom O'Connor

Apr 22 min read

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