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When explaining addiction to children becomes more complicated over time

I told my twelve-year-old that mommy has a disease that makes her act differently sometimes but I don't think he believes me anymore

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The language we use to protect children from difficult truths eventually collides with their growing awareness of reality.

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“Where Are You with Addiction and parenting?”

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