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Tree of Addictions



Creating the Soil of Addictions

Emotional Abuse

Active

Yelling / Screaming Name calling / Put-downs Profanity

Passive

No expression of affection No caring or nurturing No listening

Physical Abuse

Active

Hitting / Slapping Pushing / Shoving Spanking in anger

Passive

Being left alone Inadequate food, shelter, clothing No teaching of self-care

Sexual [...]