My daughter is afraid of me when I drink and I promised her I would stop but I broke that promise again last night and I cannot look at her this morning.
More people experience this than they realize.
The betrayal of promises to loved ones, especially children, creates profound shame that can either motivate change or drive deeper into addictive behaviors.
“Where Are You with Addiction as mental health condition?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.