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Explaining Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a serious and lifelong condition caused by alcohol exposure during pregnancy. It is part of a group of conditions known as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs). FAS affects individuals in various ways, leading to physical, cognitive, and behavioral challenges. Understanding FAS is crucial for prevention, early intervention, and providing support…
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Title: Finding Strength in the Shadows: Supporting Adult Children of Alcoholics
Growing up in a household affected by alcoholism can leave indelible scars on the psyche—a silent struggle hidden beneath the surface, often overlooked or misunderstood by those on the outside. Yet, for the adult children of alcoholics, the impact of this upbringing reverberates through every facet of their lives, shaping their relationships, their sense of…
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letting go….
Oh, what is that?” I asked my friend, who texted me about a half bottle of something. This was a brand new bottle of Vodka I brought yesterday; he is still in bed at three-fifty-five in the afternoon”. I suggest he may be depressed. She screams, “He should be. He quit his job five months…