Coping with a Parent Who Overdrinks - (Empowering You) by Michelle Shreeve (Paperback)

About the Book

Teenagers living with a parent who overdrinks often feel isolated and powerless, but this book shows that they are not alone by sharing the stories of other teenagers and offering expert advice alongside helpful resources, support, and hope.

Book Synopsis

"With a voice of gentle, understanding counsel, Shreeve provides readers with tools to come to terms with their situation, learn to manage it, and feel less alone." --Booklist

Teenagers who live with a parent who overdrinks often feel isolated and alone, but the unfortunate truth is that far too many young people live with a parent who drinks too much alcohol. Coping with a Parent Who Overdrinks: Insights and Tips for Teenagers offers comfort and guidance for anyone struggling with a parent who overdrinks. Readers will learn:

- How to take care of themselves
- Valuable coping methods
- That they are not alone
- Insight from others with an overdrinking parent
- Tips for seeking out support

With expert advice, useful resources, relevant organizations, and movie references to provide additional perspective, Coping with a Parent Who Overdrinks is a valuable guide to help teenagers face the challenging road ahead with knowledge, courage, and care.

Review Quotes

"In an empathetic and comprehensive response to a difficult problem, Shreeve guides adolescent readers through living with a parent who overdrinks and the subsequent problems it may cause ... With a voice of gentle, understanding counsel, Shreeve provides readers with tools to come to terms with their situation, learn to manage it, and feel less alone." --Booklist

"Using accessible language, Michelle Shreeve offers practical advice and insight to young adults/teens navigating the hazardous terrain of parental over-drinking. Real-life vignettes from individuals who have experienced the scenario appear in abundance throughout the book, making readers feel less alone in their struggles. Shreeve's narrative encourages and empowers kids to take steps toward self-care and resolution. This could be a valuable and liberating resource for young people." --Jonathan Weeks, author and mental health counselor

"The first book of its kind! A life-changing resource for teens with a parent who overdrinks, offering clear, practical advice to understand what's really going on in their family and how to cope effectively. Featuring relatable stories and healing tools, it provides both comfort and hope for the future. A must-read for teens and a vital resource for anyone supporting young people. Keep this book close at hand!" --Jody Lamb, educator for adult children of alcoholics

"Coping with a Parent Who Overdrinks offers a balanced blend of personal teen stories, factual insights, and practical strategies for navigating alcohol misuse in the family. The real-life accounts make the emotional weight of the issue relatable, while the clear guidance provides teens with actionable steps to protect their well-being. Overall, it effectively addresses both the emotional and practical aspects of coping, making it a valuable resource for young readers." --Sarah Behm, Eluna Resource Center

"This book thoughtfully guides teens through the often hidden struggles of living with a parent who overdrinks. It offers a sense of community through shared stories while skillfully addressing the complex emotions like shame, fear, and confusion. This book breaks down difficult concepts and provides practical insights on an issue that isn't discussed enough for the population that is most affected. It's a resource I'd recommend to any young person feeling alone in this journey." --Pamela Brown, MA, LPC, trauma therapist

Coping with a Parent Who Overdrinks offers a balanced blend of personal teen stories, factual insights, and practical strategies for navigating alcohol misuse in the family. The real-life accounts make the emotional weight of the issue relatable, while the clear guidance provides teens with actionable steps to protect their well-being. Overall, it effectively addresses both the emotional and practical aspects of coping, making it a valuable resource for young readers.

The first book of its kind! A life-changing resource for teens with a parent who overdrinks, offering clear, practical advice to understand what's really going on in their family and how to cope effectively. Featuring relatable stories and healing tools, it provides both comfort and hope for the future. A must-read for teens and a vital resource for anyone supporting young people. Keep this book close at hand!

This book thoughtfully guides teens through the often-hidden struggles of living with a parent who overdrinks. It offers a sense of community through shared stories while skillfully addressing the complex emotions like shame, fear, and confusion. This book breaks down difficult concepts and provides practical insights on an issue that isn't discussed enough for the population that is most affected. It's a resource I'd recommend to any young person feeling alone in this journey.

Using accessible language that her target audience will easily connect with, Michelle Shreeve offers practical advice and insight to young adults navigating the hazardous terrain of parental over-drinking. Real-life vignettes from individuals who have experienced the scenario appear in abundance throughout the book, making readers feel less alone in their struggles. Shreeve's narrative encourages and empowers kids to take steps toward self-care and resolution. This could be a valuable and liberating resource for young people.

About the Author

Michelle Shreeve is a freelance writer who has been published in newspapers, magazines, journals, and websites both locally and nationally. She has a library, education, and writing background and is the author of Coping with Parental Death: Insights and Tips for Teenagers (Rowman & Littlefield, 2022). Shreeve holds two master's degrees, one in English and one in creative writing, and two undergraduate degrees in psychology.