Dominique

“behaviorally in different ways, children of alcoholics seem to have in common a low self-esteem. This is not surprising, since the literature indicates that the conditions which lead an individual to value himself and to regard himself as a person of worth can be briefly summarized by the terms “Parental warmth,” “clearly defined limits” and “respectful treatment.”
― Janet Geringer Woititz, Adult Children of Alcoholics: Expanded Edition

“The alcoholic parent’s behavior is affected by the chemicals within, and the nonalcoholic parent’s behavior is affected by reaction to the alcoholic.”
― Janet Geringer Woititz, Adult Children of Alcoholics: Expanded Edition

“Physical and spiritual growth depends on the ability to chew slowly, to digest, to allow time for the consumption of matter.”
― Rudrananda, Spiritual Cannibalism

“You were born to be among the advisors and thinkers, the spiritual and moral leaders of your society. There is every reason for pride.”
― Elaine N. Aron, The Highly Sensitive Person