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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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    • 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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    • Relapse

      I'm almost 22, in my final year of university and my mum has struggled with alcohol problems ever since my teens, but with full blown addiction since 2020. This has left her in hospital...

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    • My experience

      Not necessarily looking for support or advice. It's just it feels good to write this down as I never really talk about it. My mum has been an alcoholic for as long as I can...

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      Posted by: samon
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    • Has my childhood effected my adult life

      I’m 27 and have 3 children and a fiancé. I really struggle anytime my partner goes out and alcohol is involved. I almost want need a running schedule of what’s to happen. How much is...

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    • End of life forgiveness

      My dad was a recovered alcoholic who turned to alcoholism again during lockdown. This unearthed years of trauma which I'd had years of therapy for after being diagnosed with CPTSD from the traumatic events...

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