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    • Reflection of my youth

      You may have influenced me to believe I'm inherently wrong. There's a whole lot of shame being carried that never belonged to me. You took your load and passed it on, I felt it in...

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      Posted by: tm19x
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    • At my wits end

      My mum is in her early 60s and has been an alcoholic for over 20 years. She has been to rehab twice and started drinking immediately when she left. People keep saying ‘she needs to hit...

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    • Unsure what to do next

      Hi. Read a few messages and it is reassuring to hear people with similar feelings but it still doesn't feel good. My dad is going round in circles with alcohol, being admitted to hospital after being...

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  • Reflection of my youth
    You may have influenced me to believe I'm inherently wrong. There's a whole lot of shame being carried that never belonged to me. You took…
  • At my wits end
    My mum is in her early 60s and has been an alcoholic for over 20 years. She has been to rehab twice and started drinking…
  • Unsure what to do next
    Hi. Read a few messages and it is reassuring to hear people with similar feelings but it still doesn't feel good. My dad is going…
  • My dad died of alcoholism
    Hey there, My dad died mid-2023 as a result of alcohol poisoning. He was in his late 50s and had struggled with parts of himself…
  • Alcoholic dad
    I have a father who has been drinking alcohol ever since I can remeber. He is in his 50’s and it’s getting worse and worse…

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  • If you're feeling lost about how to help her, seeking guidance from professionals or looking into detox center near me might offer some support and…
    wisether on At my wits end
  • Hi, I'm glad you have found some space to speak here. How did it feel to write some of this out and share it? Those…
    listener on At my wits end
  • Hi, Thank you for sharing these reflections. They’re important and I’m sure that they will touch others that come across your post. You are right,…
    listener on Reflection of my youth
  • Hey! I have an alcoholic mother, for as long as I can remember, she has drank been abusive and neglected us I’m an adult now,…
    pa on Unsure what to do next
  • Hey! You are not alone with this, My mother is an alcoholic for as long as I can remember too, she is very unwell now…
    pa on At my wits end

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