An Alcoholic’s Collateral Damage
An Alcoholic’s Collateral Damage by G. Michael Sanborn is a poignant exploration of the author’s experiences growing up in a middle-class family that faced the challenges of alcoholism. Published by Readersmagnet LLC on June 9, 2021, this edition spans 302 pages and is presented in English. The narrative recounts the profound effects of the author’s mother’s alcoholism on her family, detailing their descent into poverty and the emotional turmoil that ensued.
Readers will find a structured account that divides the author’s life into developmental stages, each marked by significant rites of passage. The book reflects on the compounding damage experienced throughout childhood, emphasizing the impact of the mother’s actions on family dynamics and community standing. Sanborn aims to validate the experiences of those similarly affected and to foster understanding among alcoholics regarding the consequences of their behavior on their loved ones.
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This is an accounting of the life my siblings and I endured at the loving hands of our alcoholic mother. We descended from being a very typical, middle class 1950s family to living in poverty as our mother’s alcoholism overpowered her and profoundly affected us. The book is divided into developmental stages that are normally distinguished by some rite of passage. After each section, I review the compounding damage as we progressed through our childhood. Our mother’s actions impacted our family life and our position in the community. My primary purpose is to help others similarly harmed, to validate what happened to them, and begin to understand their feelings. I hope so very much that I can positively influence alcoholics to understand, accept, and seek assistance to help their families.
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