Abstract
In order to understand the multiple levels and intersections of meaning and context in my family, this study centered on autoethnographic stories about my experiences with an alcoholic father. It also included reflexive dyadic interviews with my Dad, my Mom, and my younger sister, Anne. Each new interview, autoethnographic story, and reflection added a new angle and dimension to my story. These multiple angles helped me to gain a deeper understanding of growing up and living with an alcoholic father. They allowed me to crystallize my experiences and to break the silence in my family about these difficult moments.
Journal Title
Iowa Journal of Communication
Volume
40
Issue
1
First Page
83
Last Page
95
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Scarduzio, Jennifer
(2008)
"Dark Clouds and Flashes of Lightning: Silencing in Families with an Alcoholic Parent,"
Iowa Journal of Communication: Vol. 40:
No.
1, Article 8.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/ijc/vol40/iss1/8
Copyright
©2008 Iowa Communication Association
