Adults (18 years +)

You are not alone. Ask questions, or read others' experiences.

Message Board Rules

Topics:
179
Replies:
559
Freshness:
Voices:
216
    •  
    • Topic
    • Replies
    • Voices

    • Still struggling 10 years on

      Hi all New to NACOA and this board, wondering if others are in a similar spot. I have just turned 50 and my Dad died 9 years ago this month aged around 70. He was...

      Read More

      Posted by: zammo
      Replies: 5
      Voices: 6
    • 5
    • 6

    • Feeling hopeless and angry

      Think like many others, I’ve come here for a bit of an offload. My mum was hospitalised last night from falling down the stairs drunk and knocking herself out, she has a small bleed...

      Read More

      Posted by: ames
      Replies: 3
      Voices: 4
    • 3
    • 4

    • Hello, glad to meet you…

      Hi everyone, I just wanted to take the time to introduce myself to this wonderful group. I am a man in my early 30s who has struggled for a long time due my mothers...

      Read More

      Posted by: lukew
      Replies: 3
      Voices: 4
    • 3
    • 4

    • Exasperated Son

      Hi, not sure where to start and thinking I’ll need 1000+ pages to convey all that’s going on and how it’s making me feel. I’m so frustrated. I’m a mid 40’s male who’s 69 year...

      Read More

      Posted by: thewondererofwhy
      Replies: 11
      Voices: 6
    • 11
    • 6

    • Explaining alcoholism to children

      Hi there, I have a 5 year old and a 3.5 year old. Their dad is an alcoholic and is not in contact. I have told the children that daddy is in hospital but...

      Read More

      Posted by: ef5
      Replies: 5
      Voices: 5
    • 5
    • 5
See all topics
Add new topic

Recent topics

  • Different feelings different days
    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…
  • Newbie here
    Hi everyone, I am new here but have been reading all the posts from children to adults and have to say they all resonated with…
  • I have never admitted this before
    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…
  • Anger
    Hello everyone I wanted to come on and talk about something I haven’t really noticed before. It’s that when my mum drinks she seems to…
  • Feeling lonely
    Hello. I am new to this group and want to know how other people are dealing with feeling lonely. I am only 10 with 2…

Recent replies

  • Thank you . It has really helped coming here . The counsellor who has helped me is a parent I met at my sons football…
    kezza2 on Newbie here
  • Thanks for your reply. I have found it really helpful reading all the messages on here and listening to the podcasts.
    kezza2 on Newbie here
  • Thank you so much reaching out and sharing your story. I am sorry to hear of your experiences as a child where alcohol was involved…
    listener on Different feelings different days
  • Welcome! I’m so pleased you have found this little community at Nacoa and, more importantly, that you’re finding things that resonate you – I hope…
    listener on Newbie here
  • Hello Laila, I am really sorry to hear about your mum’s drinking and the impact it has on you. It sounds like you are navigating…
    listener on I have never admitted this before

Keep in touch

To find out more about our events and activities, subscribe to our mailing list

We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By subscribing, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Learn more about Mailchimp’s privacy practices.