When difficult problems come upon you in life, how do you deal with those times?

If you grew up in a dysfunctional family or where one (or both) of your parents struggled with addiction, you might never have seen healthy problem-solving behaviors.

Building a network to help you during times of stress, along with learning skills to help you with process your emotions, effectively communicate, and solve problems are all ways to growth.

Some good skills to learn are:

• Differentiating between what you cannot change and what you can is key.
• Building strong boundaries between you and others.
• Strengthening your adult voice (e.g., "Is this true?" or "Is this healthy for me?") is also essential.

The tools mentioned in this episode are:

• The Twelve Steps
• The Serenity Prayer
• Journal writing
• Attending ACOA (Adult Children of Alcholics and Dysfunctional Family) meetings
• Talking with a therapist

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