The only connection we had
I kept a journal, it was like having a personal therapist
I kept a journal, it was like having a personal therapist
Adults
The stigma continues, even after they’ve gone
We have to change the conversations around addiction and being a COA. I won’t stop trying.
We have to change the conversations around addiction and being a COA. I won’t stop trying.
Early childhood – Alcohol seeps into our lives
From the outside I was seen to be a lucky, privileged child with no right to complain
From the outside I was seen to be a lucky, privileged child with no right to complain
The idea of a calm life was not even a possibility for my family
I love my dad dearly but can’t help but feel a sense of betrayal from him .
I love my dad dearly but can’t help but feel a sense of betrayal from him .
There is nothing functional about functional alcoholism
I think my mum is a truly beautiful person.
I think my mum is a truly beautiful person.
Why COA Week matters to me
No one wanted to admit that my mum had a drink problem.
No one wanted to admit that my mum had a drink problem.
A year without you
I am reminded of what brought me to Nacoa this time a year ago.
I am reminded of what brought me to Nacoa this time a year ago.
Jerry Moe | How children make sense of trauma
‘Children make up a stories so their trauma makes sense’
‘Children make up a stories so their trauma makes sense’
Sophie K | Healing as an ACOA with PTSD
‘And that’s why I love the work that Nacoa does.’
‘And that’s why I love the work that Nacoa does.’
Why I don’t miss my Dad at Christmas
Last Christmas was my first without my Dad.
Last Christmas was my first without my Dad.
