The more removed teens feel during adolescence, the less likely they are to trust their parents, a new study suggests. A number of environmental factors can lead to anxiety and depression in teens, and a recent study has added another to the list: a fragmented parent-child bond. According to WSB-TV Atlanta, researchers worked with a… Continue reading How Communication Affects Teen Mental Health
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Setting Boundaries in Sobriety
Sobriety doesn’t come with a handbook. If it did, you’d have to be sober first to read it. People with addiction issues are not used to setting boundaries, especially when those boundaries involve behaviors we have reinforced for years. I spent years violating boundaries as a drunk. Particularly when it came to relationships. Piss me… Continue reading Setting Boundaries in Sobriety
How Alcoholism Can Affect Communication Even After Sobriety
The voices of people with alcoholism were perceived as “less expressive,” “rougher,” and “more flat” in a new study. It’s no secret that alcoholism and other substance use disorders can take a huge toll on communication. People who are addicted have the reputation of being unreliable, forgetful or unorganized in their communication. However, a new… Continue reading How Alcoholism Can Affect Communication Even After Sobriety