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Unlearning Distorted Thinking
by Michell B.C. | Aug 15, 2022 | ACA And The Arts, ComLine
I was scrolling through social media dreaming about all the things I want to do because I see someone else having fun doing it.After about 30 mins, I realized I'm starting to get judgy, of myself and others…Criticism, jealousy, envy, self-pity I put down the phone to...![Shotgun Wedding](https://adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/image1-4-1080x675.jpg)
Shotgun Wedding
by Tom M. | Aug 15, 2022 | ACA And The Arts, ComLine
I study an old photograph from sixty-five years ago.My parents are cutting their wedding cake.I see Mom, three months pregnant, scared and uncertain, younger than her appearance.I see daddy-Monster, arrogant and dominant, younger than his appearance, with a predatory...![Distorted Thinking](https://adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/image1-6-757x675.jpg)
Distorted Thinking
by Michell B.C. | Aug 1, 2022 | ACA And The Arts, ComLine
Chapter 11, page 129The Loving Parent Guidebook(Part / paraphrasing) This book can help me address my distorted thinking. By naming my experience:(I realize that I am not my thoughts and my thoughts, at times, are not my reality,they are reactions and responses to...![Breath (a poem to myself)](https://adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/image1-9.jpg)
Breath (a poem to myself)
by Tom M. | Aug 1, 2022 | ACA And The Arts, ComLine
Breathe, breathe deeply.The past trauma is gone.Scream if necessary.Exhale the injustice, the violence, the gaslighting.Inhale the fresh air of peace.Exhale the predators – they are long gone.Inhale the fight for freedom.Exhale the past abuse.Inhale the years of...![A Reminder](https://adultchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/image1-12.jpg)
A Reminder
by Basma H. | Aug 1, 2022 | ACA And The Arts, ComLine
They say family is bloodIt’s thicker than waterthat bond runs deepthat nothing runs deeperthan mother and daughterThey say your siblings are your lifelinethat without them, you will flatlineSo cutting family ties feels like slaughterwound open, blood gushing,system...Submission Policy
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