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…
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I Didn’t Want Out, I just Wanted The Crazy To Stop.
This piece has been bravely written and sent in by Laura. Remember Nacoa can offer help and support to anyone affected by their parents drinking no matter your age. And as always if you would like to share something as a child of an alcoholic you can use the contact page, or via our email…
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…
Anxiety, Indecision & Living With Depression.
This weeks post has been written under the name Rebecca and shows just how much adult life can be affected as a COA. Remember Nacoa offers life saving help and support and if you would like to post on this blog then get in touch. This last week I have done a lot of reading…
Brought Up By Alcohol.
Today’s piece is another bravely written anonymous piece that really gets to the heart of what living with alcoholism is like. If you feel like you can relate and would like help and support, then Nacoa can offer this. If you would like to write a piece for this site then get in touch. …
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. …
Time Is Not Always A Healer
I haven’t posted a piece myself for a while but here I am! As ever, I welcome any comments or discussion, and I hope you know the links by now! 🙂 We all love a person that comes through the fire don’t we? Don’t we love to hear a story of someone that made…
ALCOHOLISM-THE GIFT WE CAN GIVE OUR CHILDREN
Todays piece is written by Jodee Prouse who is a speaker and outspoken advocate for eliminating the shame and stigma surrounding addiction and mental illness from a family perspective. She is the author of the Amazon category best seller, The Sun is Gone: A Sister Lost in Secrets, Shame, and Addiction, and How I Broke…
Growing up in the chaotic, unreal world of alcoholic parenting.
This piece has been courageously written, anonymously. If you feel affected by what you read, always know that Nacoa is here to offer help and support. If you feel moved to write something yourself, then please get in touch. The first time I saw a leaflet for children of alcoholics in my GP’s surgery…
Being a COA is a thing! 