I fee like this is such an important piece. It has been written anonymously but offers so much hope of how we can reach a place where we find our own value…. But also, it shows that we can build our own boundaries based on our needs and wants, even if that means distance from…
Tag: emotional
My Life
Today’s piece has been written anonymously but shows nothing short of immense courage in laying their whole story out there. The resilience shown by COA’s is nothing short of amazing and i know that for me, each and every time I read a story like this I feel less alone. If you you feel triggered…
100 Posts, Coaisathing – How It Was Made
So, less than 2 years after the first post, we have reached 100 posts on coaisathing.com. To celebrate, I thought I would make this post about the journey so far. How did coaisathing come about? The actual name ‘coaisathing’ was born out of my realisation that not only were the ways I had felt linked…
The Runaway.
This is another raw piece written anonymously. If you feel you are affected by a parent that drinks too much, Nacoa are always on hand to offer help and support. If you would like post on this site then please get in touch. I remember the first time I ever ran away from home. I…
43 Things We Don’t Like To Hear As People Affected By Our Parents Drinking.
This post has been written by the people of our coaisathing Facebook group and is a list of some things we have had said to us that we would rather not have. Most are supported with an explanation as to why. Of course, not all are true for all of us but i think that, like…
I Was Brave.
This piece has been sent in to be posted anonymously and brings new meaning to what it is to be brave. To put this down in writing and then to share on this platform in the hope it may help others shows true courage. Nacoa offer a vital first point of contact to anyone who…
A Constant Undoing.
This short, yet powerful piece is written by Eleña H. If you feel affected by what you read always remember Nacoa offer an amazing first point of contact for anyone affected by a parents drinking. If you would like to share as the child of a alcohol abuser then please visit here. We also now have…
7 Ways My Childhood Traumas Impact Me As A Parent.
I have thought about writing this piece for a long time. I feel it is important to challenge myself as a father. Being a child of alcoholic and so having had a traumatic childhood, the use of denial is something that I can easily fall into if I don’t step back and question myself from…
A Mum Without A Mum On Mothers Day.
This piece is anonymously written and is the thoughts of a COA and how they struggled like so many do on Mothers Day. I am sure many will find comfort in this person being able to articulate the ways so many feel on such a day. Always remember that Nacoa offer life saving love and…
Fighting The Demons That I Am Left With.
Yet another brave and informative piece that is so reflective of what has been a huge week of awareness for children of alcoholics. This piece has been written anonymously but that doesn’t take away any of its power. The resilience shown by children of alcoholics will always amaze me. Nacoa can offer vital support to…
Being a COA is a thing! 