This is a really important piece written by Bronwyn that shows just how deep the illness of alcoholism runs. It explores how it goes much beyond the drinking itself and how simply stopping the drinking changes very little. If you feel personally impacted, then Nacoa is there to offer you support. If you would like…
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I’m Glad I Have Finally Found A Voice.
Todays piece has been written by a popular coaisathing blogger and is their 3rd piece an in their words – ‘Im glad I have finally found a voice through these blogs and the amount of love received by other people makes me so happy. Id like this one to include my name this time please….
I’m Glad She’s Dead And It Was One Of The Best Things To Ever Happen To Me.
This piece has been written by Amanda and I think it is an important message. COAisathing has always been about giving COA’s a space to say and express exactly what they think and feel without judgement or a need to fall in line with what ‘society’ thinks. This piece encompasses that sentiment and is powerful,…
Would I Have Been A Different Person If I Didn’t Grow Up With An Alcoholic Mum?
Todays author is 16 years old and has written this piece anonymously. The self-awareness is incredible and there is so much to be learned from such a piece. If you feel like you need help and support as someone affected by a parents drinking then Nacoa are there to support you with a helpline that…
It’s Never Too Late To Achieve Your Goals.
Today we have another anonymous piece. As ever, the courage shown to write such a post is nothing short of amazing. If you feel like you would like to share your story as a person affected by a parents drinking then get in touch. Reading these posts can be triggering for many, if you would like…
A Mum Is Supposed To Be Your Best Friend But My Mum Put Alcohol Before Me.
This is an altered re-post. It has been written anonymously but the first time round the author decided they weren’t comfortable with some of the content and so the piece was removed instantly and they decided to re-write another piece. That is in itself shows courage and awareness. Remember, if you have been affected by…
Self Preservation
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…
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…
We Had This Big Secret In The Family.
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…
Being a COA is a thing! 