This is a really powerful piece written by Bea showing the resilience needed to grow up with the progression of a parents alcoholism. It also highlights how important it is for people to try to understand the complexities of trying to support someone in the family with alcoholism. If you feel impacted by what you…
You Are Not Alone
This is an incredibly powerful piece written by Tom that shows the destructive progression of alcoholism and the emotional turmoil one goes through watching as they eventually lose their parent to the illness. If you feel impacted in anyway, remember Nacoa can offer help and support and if you would like to share something then…
Learn From Me
This is an INCREDIBLE piece written by Hollie. It explores with compassion how Hollies mum became an alcoholic and shows the huge ripples of impact caused by this. Hollie also tells an important story of hope and how she has worked through the devastation caused, citing how important it is that Coa’s get the support…
REJECTING RESENTMENT
Todays piece has been written Billie who has an incredible way with words. If you feel like what you read here resonates, then you should check out Billie’s instagram page which is full of much of the same. If you feel affected by what you have read, you can find help and support at Nacoa…
Nobody Asked Me How I Was Feeling.
There is a lot to be learned from this brave anonymous piece. Fitting for COAweek and captures the importance of listening to children of alcoholics. If you feel you need support then please reach out to Nacoa. If you would like to share your story, then please get in touch. Telling my story is important…
One Year On
Kicking off #COAweek2020 with this incredible piece from Harriet. No doubt many will relate. If you feel impacted in anyway, please know that Nacoa can offer help and support. If you would like to share your story then please get in touch. It took five years of ‘rock bottoms’ for me to admit to myself…
A Letter To My Alcoholic Dad
Todays piece has been written by Gemma-Lou and is going to resonate with so many. It highlights the journey an alcoholic parent can take us on and highlights how seeing glimpses of who they could have been often adds to the pain. Remember Nacoa are available to offer help and support and if you would…
A Mother Isn’t Someone Who Just Has A Kid!
Firstly, a quick apology from me. My life has changed dramatically this year, things have ran away with me and I have neglected coaisathing a little. I feel back on top of things now and have some posts lined up and ready to go, so keep your eyes pealed! What better way to kick things…
The Truth Hurts.
Todays post is another piece from Sarah. Such powerful, raw and honest words. Sarah shows so much courage to lay out her truth. If you feel affected by what you have read then remember Nacoa offer help and support. If you would like to share as a COA then please get in touch. You took…
Dry-Drunk Dad. What alcoholism can look like when it is smaller and more respectable.
This piece is such an important one. It highlights the damage caused by the behaviours and emotions that surround an alcoholic parent and how little they often have to do with the act of drinking itself. I am sure many COA’s will relate to living with a ‘dry drunk’ parent. If you feel impacted by…
Being a COA is a thing! 