Janina and Heather grew up in families affected not only by alcoholism but by the trauma of war. When they joined Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families they heard the stories of others with diverse experiences of trauma and began to make sense of some of the long-lasting detrimental effects of their own experiences. In this conversation, Janina and Heather discuss the traits common among members of ACA such as feelings of isolation, an over-developed sense of responsibility and loss of identity. Then they share how moving out of isolation led them to a richer and more balanced life.

If you would like to find out more about ACA, you can visit their website at adultchildren.org.au