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Ceri Walker, Nacoa #LunchtimeLives with Josh Connolly

This week on Lunchtime Lives with Josh Connolly we welcome Nacoa ambassador Ceri Walker. Ceri is a multi-award winning film maker (including films below) about growing up in the shadow of a parent’s alcoholism. Her clothing brand Dreaming of Eden raised funds and awareness for Nacoa through her bespoke ‘Going My Own Way’ designs.

‘Mum’s addiction was nothing to do with me. But somewhere in my brain it’s still telling me, She did reject you.’

She is also an award winning writer, and has appeared in various magazines and radio programmes to share her heart-breaking story. Ceri has raised funds for Nacoa by organising a ‘Million Steps’ challenge completed by an inspiring a group of COA supporters. In 2019, she ran 64 miles alone in a month, 64 for the age of her mum when she died and alone because that’s how children of alcoholics so often feel.

To find more Lunchtime Lives episodes like this one, head on over to our Youtube channel. Remember to like and subscribe.

You are not alone

Remember the Six "C"s

I didn’t cause it
I can’t control it
I can’t cure it
I can take care of myself
I can communicate my feelings
I can make healthy choices

Experiences

Lydia

Racing Alone

Training alone. Racing alone. A poem by Lydia to give hope to COAs.

Yasmin Feussner

It wasn’t your fault

Please know that you are not the reason for your father’s rage.

Sarah

I thought of her as selfish, but now I understand

My mum Cheryl passed away suddenly in March at just 58.

Resources you may like

Parental Substance Use: Supporting School Aged Children

By Hannah Todman and Sarah Galvani (A BASW Practice Guide)

Twinkle, Twinkle Arti

By Danielle Slade

The 1 in 5 Documentary: A film about the forgotten children of alcoholics

By John Taylor

5-Step Self-Help Handbook for Family Members

By AFINet

Nacoa lunchtime lives

By Josh Connolly and special guests

Find Your Oasis – A collection of writing from those affected

By Various

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