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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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • Emotions

      Hi, I am struggling currently becoming a mum for the 2nd time. I spent the Duration of my teens in foster care as my mum was an alcoholic and I got removed from her...

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    I haven't spoken to my mum and step-dad properly now for over six months. I guess the best place to start would be at the…
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    No-one that knows me (apart from immediate family) knows that I live with my mother who is alcohol dependent and has been all of my…
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  • Thank you . It has really helped coming here . The counsellor who has helped me is a parent I met at my sons football…
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