Young people (up to 19 years)

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  • Still Haunted
    Hi I grew up with an alcoholic father from my earliest memory until I moved out aged 21. I am now 44 years old and…
  • Reflection of my youth
    You may have influenced me to believe I'm inherently wrong. There's a whole lot of shame being carried that never belonged to me. You took…
  • At my wits end
    My mum is in her early 60s and has been an alcoholic for over 20 years. She has been to rehab twice and started drinking…
  • Unsure what to do next
    Hi. Read a few messages and it is reassuring to hear people with similar feelings but it still doesn't feel good. My dad is going…
  • My dad died of alcoholism
    Hey there, My dad died mid-2023 as a result of alcohol poisoning. He was in his late 50s and had struggled with parts of himself…

Recent replies

  • Thankyou for the message. Hope your mum finds a way out. My mum really was a hero. She passed away 2 years ago. I have…
    paulw1979 on Still Haunted
  • Sounds like a few of you are going through the same in terms of an alcoholic mum and getting married, as am I! I’m 35,…
    psychmentor on At my wits end
  • Hi Paul, I really relate to your story. I’m 35 and my mum was/is an alcoholic and totally agree- wish we had something like this…
    psychmentor on Still Haunted
  • nw5 when I read your post I thought I was reading my own story. Sorry you’re going through all of this. I’ve had to go…
    rla on At my wits end
  • I am in the exact same situation. Went no contact a few months ago. It’s not what I wanted but I spent 30 years trying…
    rla on Unsure what to do next

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