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    • There are no words

      I have been dealing with my mum's alcoholism all my life and as much as I try and convince myself I don't want my mum's support, I do. It seems really counterintuitive to spend...

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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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      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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