Tonight’s piece has been written by John. If you want to share as a child of an alcoholic then get in touch, and if you feel affected by what you read, Nacoa offer amazing life saving love and compassion. I’m feeling annoyed. That’s surprising because when I was growing up in my alcoholic family we…
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COA – It’s part of my DNA
This piece was bravely written by Darrell from Australia. If you feel like you relate to Darrells story and need someone to talk to then Nacoa is always there to listen. If you would like to share something as a COA then get in touch, posting more than once is always welcome too. My name…
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…
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…
Coming to terms with my dad’s death, in my own way.
This piece is written by Amelia Carr, who is the sister of Joe who blogged for us back in November, writing ‘Losing my father for the second time.’ Amelia wanted to write her piece to show ‘even when you have similar experiences with the same alcoholic parent, it can take you down different routes.’ …
I am strong because I know I struggle.
So #COAweek2017 is all but done! Huge thank you to everyone who’s taken part in some way. In many ways it’s felt like a huge week, and with the launch of the UK’s first ever manifesto for children of alcoholics at Nacoa’s David Stafford Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, I truly believe that change is coming!! If…
9 lessons I learnt being the child of an alcoholic parent.
It’s the beginning of #COAweek today, and I’m hoping for a hive of activity here on COAisathing to tie in with everything else that goes on. Though I can’t promise it, I hope to have a post going out from here every night of the week. Fingers crossed I can achieve that. So to kick…
I need your love.
I’ve always wanted to be loved. I say that, and for some reason it still makes my feel uneasy. I don’t really know why, I’m no expert, but I know that I’ve always wanted to be loved. I think everyone does right? Well, alcoholism has a way of snatching that ability to feel loved away…
A Pre-Christmas Rummage.
Today’s piece is an anonymously written poem. I was looking for presents ahead of time – a crime, sacred secrets! – yet I had to know if there was any sign of hope for me in Mummy’s furnishings that advent time. My doubts were confirmed, and worse. Instead of shiny shapes for me, dull bottles…
My Dad
This post was written by the author of ‘Celestial Bean on planet earth’ which you may want to check out. Note: This was originally penned 2 years ago, but still remains as relevant (and heartbreaking to read) as it was when I wrote it. Losing a parent sucks. But trust me, losing a parent and feeling…
Being a COA is a thing! 