Detachment with Love
dih-TACH-muhnt with luv
Separating oneself from others' issues without losing empathy or love for them.
Difference Between ACA and Adult Child
When referring to oneself: ACAs grew up with alcoholism, while an Adult Child grew up in another dysfunctional environment that yielded similar result...
Disidentification
dis-eye-DEN-tuh-fi-KAY-shuhn
The process of separating oneself from the roles or behaviors learned in a dysfunctional family.
Dissociation
dih-soh-see-AY-shuhn
The psychological process of disconnecting from one's thoughts, feelings, or sense of identity, often as a coping mechanism.
Dry Drunk
DRY DRUNK
An individual no longer drinking alcohol but still exhibiting dysfunctional behavior patterns. An individual not or no longer drinking alcohol but sti...