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- Saying hello, as a system who grew up with an alcoholic mum
  We've been meaning to post something here for ages, but we decided we'll finally take some time and say hello. So, hey world, we're the Riders and Racers system. You can call us ....
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  Posted by: ridersandracers
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- Korsakoffs/alcohol induced dementia
  It's been a heavy day, as my 87-year old dad who has been an alcoholic all his life is now suffering (although undiagnosed) with most likely Korsakoffs or alcohol induced dementia. We had a...
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  Posted by: caz
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- My Mum passed away
  Hi, First time on here so please bear with me. My mum just passed away on the 24th September and I'm so devastated. My mum was always a binge drinker but after her and...
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  Posted by: mynameisabi
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- Alcoholic Mother
  Hi, sorry for the long message ahead. For context I live in a multi-generational household, where my parents basically act like they are divorced but legally aren’t (e.g., don’t speak to each other or...
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  Posted by: reecespuffs
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- Parents split
  Hi all so this is a lot to get through My dad and mum are splitting up as my mum has fallen out of love with him and had her heart broken by his...
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  Posted by: thebigdipper
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- Breaking the chain or over-reacting? Help!
  Hi everyone, I'm the adult daughter of an alcoholic mother, who died 10 years ago of alcohol toxicity when my child was an infant. My child is super skittish about alcohol, and really doesn't...
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  Posted by: pjh
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