I too unraveled as an adult. I engaged in avoidance (by focusing on school/work and moving far away from home) at all costs and mistook that for dealing with all of the things that have led to me being an ACOA. I’m still trying to work through it all while also dealing with a recent bipolar diagnosis, but this thread has helped me feel less alone.

I just wanted you to know that there’s yet another person out here who understands and wishes you well.