Intoxicated Darkness
When my father died she would function during the daytimes as she needed to keep life going
When my father died she would function during the daytimes as she needed to keep life going
Concerned Others & Professionals
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
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.’
