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    • Alcoholic dad refuses to get help

      My dad has been an alcoholic for at least 12 years, I think he started drinking more than normal in 2010 (when I was 15) and it gradually got worse. By 2013 (when I...

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      Posted by: nevermind
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    • Finding people to talk to

      Is there a in-person, or virtual, group that meet up every so often? I have seen a few, but was a bit cautious because some of the groups I found seem quite religious -...

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    • Undiagnosed & in denial alcoholic mum

      I read a book recently which mentioned Nacoa and its taken me a little while to get here. I am just so thankful this place exists. As with most stories, mine is like many others....

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      Posted by: survivor89
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    • All I feel is anger

      My mum was a functioning alcoholic for the first 15 years of my life. She split from my dad when I was a baby and it was always just me and her. I remember...

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      Posted by: stripeyblanket
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    • Mom in denial about addiction

      My mom is in complete denial of her addiction and I don't know what to do anymore. Whenever I confront her about her drinking she treats me like I'm the one accusing her of...

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