Concerned Others & Professionals

My Dad, The “Alcoholic”, and Me

And his forever lasting words to me were “Reach for the moon Gem, you will always land amongst the stars. I will always be your Dad”.

And his forever lasting words to me were “Reach for the moon Gem, you will always land amongst the stars. I will always be your Dad”.

Normal

I’d buy cards just to feel normal. “To Dad” on the envelope.

I’d buy cards just to feel normal. “To Dad” on the envelope.

Dread

I wish I had the words to say how scared I was to come home everyday.

I wish I had the words to say how scared I was to come home everyday.

My dad won’t stop!

It started when mum started to find beer bottles and wine hidden all around the house.

It started when mum started to find beer bottles and wine hidden all around the house.

Schools closing early

I really hope some of these tips work, and remember NACOA are here to help if you ever want to chat.

I really hope some of these tips work, and remember NACOA are here to help if you ever want to chat.

I had to be both mum and dad in the house

I felt helpless. Everyone kept telling me ‘she needs to help herself’ but she wouldn’t get the help.

I felt helpless. Everyone kept telling me ‘she needs to help herself’ but she wouldn’t get the help.

The Price We Paid

Although we got through those difficult times, the price we paid will never be refunded.

Although we got through those difficult times, the price we paid will never be refunded.

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