Adult-children-of-alcoholics Quote by Chynna T. Laird
““Perhaps people felt there was nothing more they could do, you know? After all, how can someone be helped who doesn’t see the need? A Christian counselor I saw for a while described such situations as, “a White Elephant everyone can see but no one wants to deal with; everyone hopes the problem will just go away on its own.” Just like with my mom. Back then it seemed women were almost expected to go a little loopy sometimes. After all we’re the ones with raging hormones that get out of whack – by our periods, PMS or pregnancy and childbirth – and cause craziness and bizarre behavior. And because of those uncontrollable hormones, women are also more emotional and predisposed to depression. These are things my mom was actually told by her parents, her family, her husbands and friends... even her doctor. Eventually, she made herself believe that her erratic behavior stemmed from PMS, not mania or alcohol.””
About This Quote
Source Blog post on mental health, 2020s
Unaddressed emotional issues become visible problems that society ignores, especially for women facing hormonal and societal pressures.
In simple terms: Ignored emotional problems become visible crises.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and address hidden emotional struggles.
Themes
mental health
gender
hormones
stigma
unseen problems
Mood
empathetic
critical
Type
activist
educational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- public health policy
- family counseling
Key Concepts
feminist theory
psychology
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better support women’s mental health?
- What steps reduce stigma around emotional issues?
A Different Perspective
May overlook biological factors beyond hormones.
