I have been dealing with my mum’s alcoholism all my life and as much as I try and convince myself I don’t want my mum’s support, I do. It seems really counterintuitive to spend my…
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Codependency and feeling like I should fix everything
Hi all, I am an ACA who’s parent-alcoholic has recently (in the last year) relapsed hard. Since just before Christmas last year we’ve had quite a few periods where she has been incredibly low and…
Is my dad lying to me?
I used to see my dad every other Saturday until one time. I came to his house (where we usually meet) and he wasn’t there. Me and my mum tried everything ; we tried calling…
I really want my parents to split up, but I’m scared of what my Dad will do if we leave him – Please Help
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 divorce…
I feel like I cannot talk to my friends about my Dad’s alcoholism
My 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 serious…
Support for children
A family member is alcohol dependent and his spouse – who takes care of their young children and home – is now receiving medical treatment for a serious illness. Are there any support services that…
Alcoholic Mum
Hi everyone. I don’t know where to turn, my mum is alcohol dependant and has been for over 10 years. She has peaks and troffs and I just need someone to talk to. She goes…
My experience – Alcoholic mum
Hi I didn’t know what to call this but i just wanted to write it down. My mother is an alcoholic and has been my whole life (i’m now turning 34), she is in her…
How to explain addiction to 6 year old
Hello, my ex husband is an alcoholic who has just relapsed for the third time in 6 months. So far, I have ensured my 6 year old daughter has has had regular contact with him…
Emotions
Hi, I am struggling currently becoming a mum for the 2nd time. I spent the Duration of my teens in foster care as my mum was an alcoholic and I got removed from her care.…
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