Things People Didn’t Realize Weren’t Normal Until They Grew Up

Well, statistically speaking, having an alcoholic father isn’t exactly a recipe for success. Children of alcoholic parents are four times more likely to develop alcoholism themselves. And that’s not even including the other potential negative impacts that can occur from just being around such an environment…

These kids have an increased risk of mental health issues, physical abuse, and financial instability. At the end of the day, we all have our own unique experiences that shape who we are. And if my experience involved watching my dad drunkenly stumble in every day, it would have been pretty hard.