Today we have another anonymous piece. As ever, the courage shown to write such a post is nothing short of amazing. If you feel like you would like to share your story as a person affected by a parents drinking then get in touch. Reading these posts can be triggering for many, if you would like…
Tag: addiction
Are Alcoholics/Addicts Selfish People?
I recently ran a poll on social media asking the question, ‘Are alcoholics or addicts selfish people’. On Twitter the poll received 237 votes and on Facebook there was a much a smaller response, mainly because the facebook page was so new at the time. However on both pages the results were pretty much identical….
John – Alcohol And My Family.
Over the course of the last few days i have been posting this story. Each day, I have posted a different one of the 4 family member’s stories, all written in first person. The idea behind this is to show just how differently each family member sees the problem drinking and how it affects them…
Tom – Alcohol And My Family.
Over the course of the next few days I will be posting this fictional story. Each day, I will post a different one of the 4 family member’s stories, all written in first person. The idea behind this is to show just how differently each family member sees the problem drinking and how it affects…
Danny – Alcohol And My Family.
Over the course of the next few days I will be posting this story. Each day, i will post a different one of the 4 family members stories, all written in first person. The idea behind this is to show just how differently each family member sees the problem drinking and how it affects them…
You’re Strong Enough To Handle This.
An adult child of an alcoholic gives advice to his younger self – and anyone else going through similar experiences. This piece has been written and sent in anonymously, which is something anyone can do on coaisathing.com if they wish to share their experiences as a the child of an alcoholic. You can do that…
How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?
Incase anyone wasn’t aware, Nacoa have an amazing YouTube channel that you should all check out. There has been a lot in the media today today about parental alcoholism, which has left me feeling inspired and so I have made another short video called ‘How Much Is Too Much’ so click on the link and check…
My Alcoholic Mother Died When I Was 12. On My 26th Birthday, I’m Finally Telling My Story.
Today’s piece comes from Eleña H, who has also posted this piece on her medium page. Remember that Nacoa offer life saving love and compassion if you feel affected as a child of an alcoholic. If you would like to share something as a COA then, as always, get in touch here. Or alternatively you can…
My COA Story.
Today’s piece comes from blogger Eliza Hope, who’s amazing blog can be found at thesecretmindofelizahope.blogspot.co.uk . Remember that if you are affected by what you read then Nacoa are always there to offer help and support and if you have something you would like to share as a COA, then please get in touch here. …
You are now free, I never will be.
This piece has been written, courageously, just days after the anonymous authors fathers death. Remember if you need support, then Nacoa is ready to offer that. If you feel you want to share anything as the child of an alcoholic then contact us here. I wrote your eulogy today, I should be writing to you…
Being a COA is a thing! 