Cruz is what is commonly called an adult child of alcoholics. Both his parents had alcohol problems, and Ted’s Dad abandoned him at a vulnerable age.
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I wasn’t aware of the alcohol problems but was of his disfunctional family.
Both parents had previous marriages that didn’t last. Papa had a couple of daughters
one of which led an angry drug/alcohol life and died. His mom even had a child born out
of wedlock in England that died an infant crib death there.
Agree with you totally
The Cruz sister who presumably died of a prescription drug overdose—it was likely accidental, but suicide is always a possibility—is tragic. Seems tragic as well, or at least troubling, that Cruz’ parents divorced after becoming Christians. Of course, we have no idea why; it just seems a shame.
Addiction to alcohol really screws with people. Ted Cruz has had at least one drinking issue of his own. Let’s hope and pray all is well with him and his family throughout the stresses and strains of the campaign and beyond.