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- Codependency and feeling like I should fix everything
  Hi all, I am an ACA who's parent-alcoholic has recently (in the last year) relapsed hard. Since just before Christmas last year we've had quite a few periods where she has been incredibly low...
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  Posted by: flatkit489
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- Is my dad lying to me?
  I used to see my dad every other Saturday until one time. I came to his house (where we usually meet) and he wasn't there. Me and my mum tried everything ; we tried...
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  Posted by: lpanda
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- Support for children
  A family member is alcohol dependent and his spouse - who takes care of their young children and home - is now receiving medical treatment for a serious illness. Are there any support services...
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- Alcoholic Mum
  Hi everyone. I don’t know where to turn, my mum is alcohol dependant and has been for over 10 years. She has peaks and troffs and I just need someone to talk to. She goes out every...
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  Posted by: h4tt1e
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- My experience – Alcoholic mum
  Hi I didn't know what to call this but i just wanted to write it down. My mother is an alcoholic and has been my whole life (i'm now turning 34), she is in her...
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  Posted by: yellowdog
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- How to explain addiction to 6 year old
  Hello, my ex husband is an alcoholic who has just relapsed for the third time in 6 months. So far, I have ensured my 6 year old daughter has has had regular contact with...
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  Posted by: carlsberg50
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