One of the common traits of an adult child of an alcoholic is a tendency to consistently put themselves second. They do it to such an extent that when they do make reasonable assertions for their own time or autonomy, they are seen as being selfish. That may seem impossible to you, but trust me, I have lived it.
Another problem for an ACoA with this is they have trouble fully enjoying what they do for themselves. They remind themselves of what they should be doing or how they don't deserve what they are supposed to be enjoying instead of just enjoying it.
So, to that end, I have decided, even though there are a zillion arguments against it, to watch the first football game of the Cleveland Browns's season with the local area Browns Backers on Sunday. I have done enough duty around the house and I have had a hard week. So I am giving myself this.
However, lest you think I am entirely self-absorbed, I am well aware that Sunday is the anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the aborted attack on the White House and tomorrow evening, I will share my thoughts about that day ten years later.
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