Cherie Lunghi speaks out for children of alcoholics
To celebrate Children of Alcoholics Week, actress Cherie Lunghi put into words the fears and isolation that many children experience when living with their parents’ problems with alcohol.
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Megan
"Are you feeling sad or maybe bad about something at home, possibly an alcoholic? Well u can talk to Nacoa and that will make you feel much better."
Children's experiences
James
"I would put on a brave face and pretend everything was OK. I would try and hide things from everyone. I became obsessed about being 'normal'."
Young people's experiences
Louise
"It was all hidden, my mum was the classic secret drinker, the Jekyll and Hyde. What hurt most was that she seemed to love her gin and vodka more than us."
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