Young people (up to 19 years)
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My mum is a “functional” alcoholic and has been for many years
Posted by: bluemy mum is a “functional” alcoholic and has been for many years. She and dad argue almost constantly, not just about the drinking but about almost everything, yet refuse to get a divorce. When...
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- Posted by: please get better
For context from the day i was born till i was 12 me and my dad were close then the pandemic hit and he took up drinking. He used to stay at home to...
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I’m 10 years old and I’m worried about my dads drinking
Posted by: tobibooIt’s been happening on and off since I was eight. My dad gets shouty and tired he sleeps most of the day he doesn’t usually eat dinner. He still works and that stresses him. I...
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- Posted by: tayswizzie13
my dad has a drinking addiction and my mum recently has chose to ignore it or refuse to believe it anymore and my brother is at uni so its made it extremely difficult for...
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- Posted by: tayswiftfan24
My parents have been together for a long time now, and although my Dad is an alcoholic, I do think my Mum still loves him. It's complicated because I've been begging my Mum to...
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I feel like I cannot talk to my friends about my Dad’s alcoholism
Posted by: tayswiftfan24My friends all have lovely parents who are nothing like my own and it makes me feel really lonely. I have recently got a councillor, and although it is helping it feels way too...
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