In Their Words: COA Lives with Jonathan Ashworth
We are so proud to share the announce the launch of In Their Words: COA Lives with Jonathan Ashworth.
A brand new podcast series hosted by Nacoa UK. Patron and COA campaigner, Jonathan Ashworth gives voice to people whose childhoods were affected by a parent’s drinking.
What to expect?
Each episode will feature a special guest to hear their story. Shared with honesty and bravery as well as humour and love. It’s about shining a light on experiences often forced into the shadows.
Series One will feature:
- Calum Best
- Sarah Drage
- Camilla Tominey
- Ian Stringer
- Josh Connolly
- Loti Nambombe
- Amy Dickson
- Amelie and Lucy Peek
By listening and sharing these stories, we are building greater understanding, compassion and support.
Giving a voice to these experiences reduces the shame and stigma. It helps others know that they are not alone.
What is a COA?
A ‘COA’ is a ‘Child of an Alcoholic’ – someone of any age who has grown up with a parent who drinks too much.
But COA can identify as a ‘child of addict’, ‘child of addiction’, ‘child of alcohol-dependent’. It’s a community name for those of us affected by a parent’s addiction.
I know how healing it can be to find a fellow thread of fellow feeling. I know how painful it be to feel alone.
Rt Hon Jonathan Ashworth
Subscribe and engage
In Their Words: COA Lives is an exciting addition to Nacoa’s thriving COA community.
Listen to the first episode and subscribe for future ones on your favourite podcast feed now!
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Podbean
For more COA Podcasts, you can also find Sarah and Amy: Children of Alcoholics Podcast.
