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…
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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. …
Wishing For The Day He’s Six Feet Under.
Another frank and honest guest piece today. Remember to contact Nacoa for help and support. “How dare she die on me, how dare she leave me alone, my port of call in a storm.” It was a selfish thing of me to think the day my uncle spoke the words “I think you better…
Every Negative Situation Can Also Teach You A Positive One.
This piece was written by Sarah and is her second piece on COAisathing after her last piece ‘A Letter to My Alcoholic Parents’. f you would like to share something, please get in touch. As ever, Nacoa offer amazing help and support in many different ways, so be sure to head over to the website…
The Roller Coaster Of Emotions.
This piece was sent in by Rini, and really portrays just how long lasting the emotions of being a child of an alcoholic are. Remember, Nacoa will always listen if you want to share some of your emotions to someone you trust, who will hear you. As ever you can send in your own stories…
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…
A poem for us.
Today we have a poetic piece written anonymously. Remember you can find hope and support at Nacoa. If you have something to say as the child of an alcoholic then get in touch. Sometimes the hardest thing to accept is the truth; you feel it in your heart first before it engulfs your whole body….
Being a COA is a thing! 