What does it really mean to be the “problem child” in a dysfunctional family? In this powerful conversation, Andrea Ashley (host of The Adult Child Podcast) joins Tim Fletcher and Andy Carlson to share her story of growing up with an alcoholic parent, being scapegoated, and turning to addiction as a teen. Andrea opens up about the shame that shaped her identity, the turning points in her recovery, and how she transformed pain into purpose through her community. Together, they explore how addiction is often just a symptom, why sobriety alone isn’t enough, and what it takes to heal from complex trauma.

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The Myth of the Problem Child with Andrea Ashley of AdultChildPod | Ep. 20