I am the only one in my family who thinks it is a good idea to stay soba as much as possible, I feel really alone during holidays and on special occasions. I’m scared that…
Feeling alone
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In despair
My dad died few years ago from alcohol and COPD. My mother also has a drinking problem. Since losing her mum and dad due to covid and cancer she has got worse and worse. I…
Feeling guilty but wanting to give up
Hi, My dad is currently in hospital with complications from his drinking, I knew that he was drinking again (he doesn’t live with us any more) and I hadn’t talked to him throughout the drinking…
Confusing my child
My family consist of my wife and 4.5 year old daughter. We stay with my 75 year old father. He takes care of us. However he is a chain smoker and an alcoholic. Lately he…
Guilt
Hi My mum is an alcoholic and I am her main point of contact for everything. With lockdown I have not been able to see her as much as I normally would but now things…
liar
my mum has always been a drinker i hate seeing it u would think ur child leaving cos of ur drinking would push u to stop but nope she still does what she want she…
Lying
My dad has always been a drinker. I wasn’t aware of it fully until I was older and watching it. He was able to hold down a job, have friends, good relationship with my mum…
Weekend Drinking
I am sure that my husband has a drink problem. He drinks an enormous quantity of wine each weekend night but abstains during the working week when he holds down a good job. Each weekend…
Should I have a relationship with my dad even if it makes me desperately unhappy?
Hi, I am 17 and my dad is an alcoholic. Partly because of my dad’s addiction my mum has separated from my dad. He refuses to believe he has a serious problem, he knows he…
Looking for a therapist
I am the daughter of an alcoholic, and had childhood trauma issues, I’ve ben told CBT can help, I also know that somatic therapy can help release the trauma stored in the body. If anyone…
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