Continuing COAWeek2018 we have a Hugely informative piece from McKenzie Snape on her life growing up with an alcoholic mother. Mckenzie articulates really well how societies and services lack of awareness can further deepen the troubles that COA’s face, this is something we hope to change. Nacoa can offer vital help and support to anyone suffering from a…
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Nothing Will Ever Take Away The Love I Have For My Mum.
Here, Lauren Claxton writes such a courageous piece that highlights how having an alcoholic parent can seep into your whole life. So very apt that is it is being posted as part of #COAWeek2018. Remember that you are not alone and Nacoa can offer you the help and support that you deserve. If you would like…
You Are A Resilient Spirit.
In this special post, Shealeigh gives a small introduction to herself and follows this with a hugely courageous video sharing her experiences as the child of an alcoholic. Shealeigh is hugely passionate about using her experience to help others and you can find her raising awareness on her Twitter, Instagram and Youtube pages, all of which can…
A Lifetime Of Loneliness.
I read recently in the news that a ‘Minister for loneliness’ was to be appointed here in the UK, to tackle our growing problem with loneliness and it got me thinking about all the times that I had felt lonely in my life. I have felt lonely many many times throughout my life, sometimes I…
I Have Hope And Dreams Of A Future.
Here we have another brave anonymous piece. Always remember that Nacoa are always available to offer help and support. Also, if you feel like you would like to share something with us then you can contact us here.  I lived with mum, dad and the older sibling in a Council house in Manchester. I only…
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…
Ellana – 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Being a COA is a thing! 