Never Give Up Hope
Elizabeth’s message to anyone who grew up with an alcoholic parent: Never give up hope.
Elizabeth’s message to anyone who grew up with an alcoholic parent: Never give up hope.
Parent changing when they drink
My ‘how to guide’: Becoming the perfect scapegoat
My family members would use my behaviour to justify the parental drinking.
My family members would use my behaviour to justify the parental drinking.
Growing Up With a Parent Who is an Alcoholic
Talking about having a family member who is an alcoholic is still taboo in our country.
Talking about having a family member who is an alcoholic is still taboo in our country.
Our mum was perfect when alcohol was not in her system
Growing up with an alcoholic parent is one of the most heart-wrenching experiences.
Growing up with an alcoholic parent is one of the most heart-wrenching experiences.
COAs are Superheroes
Film about a young man navigating life as an ACOA (adult child of an alcoholic).
Film about a young man navigating life as an ACOA (adult child of an alcoholic).
They didn’t choose to be alcoholics
No one does. It was when he retired that things really began to go downhill.
No one does. It was when he retired that things really began to go downhill.
Living with an alcoholic father
Like many families with addiction, there was constant covering up to make things look ‘respectable’ and keep the secret.
Like many families with addiction, there was constant covering up to make things look ‘respectable’ and keep the secret.
How recovery from alcoholism saved my family and me – Lauren Amy White
This story I would say is a story of hope. One that I want to share to show to people.
This story I would say is a story of hope. One that I want to share to show to people.
My Dad with PTSD struggled with alcohol
We lived in it together, and I felt that no one else would ever understand.
We lived in it together, and I felt that no one else would ever understand.
Alcoholism – Our family secret
Before I even knew what alcoholism was, I understood it was the cause of conflict in our house.
Before I even knew what alcoholism was, I understood it was the cause of conflict in our house.
