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A rough couple of months
Hi again COAs, I’m returning again to this wonderful message board to process the last couple of months a little, and continue to share my…
I tried to give him peace, but will I ever find mine
Hello all. This is my first time posting here, so apologies if my message is too long Growing up, I didn't actually know my dad…
New here – Taking first steps
Hi, Ive coped reasonably well with dealing with my mum's alcoholism, but I think I've largely just contained it, without really addressing it. She died…
Nearly 17 years
I lost my father to alcoholism 17 years ago. I was 24 at the time and had been expecting the end for many years. It…
The Anger.
Hi!, this is my first time posting on here so a bit iffy, my teacher told me about this and printed some stuff out for…

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Hi, thank you so much for posting and for sharing some of your story. I am so sorry to hear about how unwell your dad…
listener on A rough couple of months
Of course, NACOA is always here. I can fully empathise with you on their weakness. My dad was 6ft 3, the loudest, funniest man in…
natashal on I tried to give him peace, but will I ever find mine
Thank you for your kind words. It was definitely shocking seeing the difference in him. He was always a big man and so seeing him…
gorsegirl on I tried to give him peace, but will I ever find mine
Thank you for replying and your reassurances. I do have support, both from my family, who had made it clear that whatever I'm feeling is…
gorsegirl on I tried to give him peace, but will I ever find mine
Hi Hussingtree, Reaching out is a huge first step, it in itself might help to release some of the stored trauma or upset, being able…
natashal on New here – Taking first steps

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