Hi, I’m in my forties now and have always been triggered by drunk people and stories of overdoses etc. We grew up extremely religious and warned of all the evils, I was told that my…
Is it possible that a parent was an alcoholic and you never knew?
The National Association for Children of Alcoholics
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Functioning alcoholic dad due to retire
Hi all, I am just wondering if anyone is in the same boat as myself. My dad is deteriorating by the day. He has always drank as soon as he gets home from work (around…
Hereditary Mental Illness? (15M)
My dad drank a lot, to the point where it eventually killed him. He had panic attacks and severe depression, he was drinking upwards of a litre of vodka daily. He died last year. Now,…
Didn’t think my mum was an alcoholic.
Im 18 and in the past 3-4 years my mum has become reliant on drinking (always wine, then whatever she can get hold of after the wine is all gone). I don’t remember her drinking…
New here and saying hi!
Hi there! I’ve just recently joined these message boards and thought i’d introduce myself to everyone! Unfortunately, both my parents are/were alcoholics. My father passed away when i was four years old due to his…
Introducting myself
Hello, I am not sure if I am in the right place but I have to start somewhere, so if I’m not in the right place, please politely say and if possible, point me in…
Feeling alone
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…
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…
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