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In order to heal and recovery from the challenges of a dysfunctional family, one must build resilience. Author Tom O'Connor uses his lived experience as a child of an alcoholic to describe how running helped him build that resilience.

November 17, 2025 Michael Cline, Author and Freelance Writer Tom O'Connor, Publisher Looking back at memories from your childhood highlights both the positive and negative experiences from your early years. Traumatic childhood memories are often repressed as a defense mechanism against overwhelming emotions. They can resurface due to a variety of factors, including new stress, a familiar smell, or changes in your life, even if you're not consciously aware of the connection. I

Family may be the missing piece in recovery—lowering relapse rates and building resilience in substance use disorder treatment.