Hi all, Bit of a long one. Both my parents are alcoholics and I have 5 brothers and sister who have all struggled with alcohol and mental health. Because of my home life getting too…
Advice needed
The National Association for Children of Alcoholics
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I’m 10 years old and I’m worried about my dads drinking
It’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…
Not sure what more I can do
I’m 34 years old and my mum has been an alcoholic my whole life. I am my mum’s only child and the only person who is there for her. I didn’t have a bad childhood,…
I’m 36 years old. My mother has been alcohol dependent for my entire life.
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Dysfunctional siblings
Hi everyone, I guess I’m just wondering if anyone can relate or have a similar issue with their siblings… We have all experienced trauma as a result of parental alcoholism from both parents and have…
Forms of Support
What forms of support people have found helpful. Which groups offer, for example, group meetings and which only offer individual support. Support that is based on religious principles and that which isn’t. Support groups which…
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