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Perfectionism, Overworking, and Feeling Responsible for Everything: The Legacy of being an Adult Child of an Alcoholic

Why Do Some Adult Children of Alcoholics Become Workaholics and Perfectionists?

Posted on October 12, 2018July 23, 2021 by Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW

Why do some adult children of alcoholics become workaholics? “Work first. Play later.” That’s the motto Elizabeth grew up with. It was hard for her to relax and enjoy things when there was work to be done, a project left unfinished, or something still on her to-do list. She was more comfortable working than having fun. Play and rest just […]

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