'Mother is what I now know as the ‘functioning alcoholic'. 'She’d work, take us to school, pick us up, and then begin to drink about 2-3 bottles a night...' 💙 Read Penny's full piece: nacoa.org.uk/experiences/...

We were called into the The The Telegraph offices to share about children affected by a parent's drinking. An honour to be down to the last few for their annual charity appeal in 2025! A moment to reflect on the incredible community that has got this movement this far! 🙏

'I grew up in a household where alcohol was abused. For me, raising money for Nacoa was about more than charity. It was about giving back to a cause I wish I’d known about sooner.’ Thank you, Dean, for all your support 💙 Read Dean's full piece 👇 nacoa.org.uk/climbing-for...

‘There’s only two things I’m sad to miss —Your 18th birthday and your wedding...’ 'And then we both sobbed. 'It made me realise, he didn’t choose this. Why would anyone choose this? 💙 Full piece here: nacoa.org.uk/experiences/...

Got my latest post up; finally (both as in that it took an age to write & in the tech not fighting me. Going increasingly off the platform). It wasn’t an easy one but with Great North Run coming up, I wanted to write more about why I support @nacoauk.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/whathapp...

'I could never understand why I couldn’t have a ‘normal’ mum like all my friends and why my mum never loved me.' Read Mandy's impactful and powerful piece here: nacoa.org.uk/experiences/...

My father’s just a man But once he was an ogre Who nibbled at my dreams Until he thought them over Now I am just a man Who should have been an ogre But I feed people dreams To stop them being over #writers #blueskyrelay #micropoetry #vss #vss365 #poetry @nacoauk.bsky.social

You'll not be nothing: just a wastrel like me Dad's drunken bad grammer still hurts from the 80s but he was right fight or flight I did not become nothing #micropoetry @nacoauk.bsky.social #vss #vss365

'He did do some awful things after he had drank... 'But I remember my dad before, before the drink consumed everything and that was a totally different person.' 💙 Sam's full story: nacoa.org.uk/experiences/...

The BIG taboo = cutting addicted parents. It's not your fault. You deserve to live your own fulfilled life. hello9a.podbean.com

Literally everywhere, staff and businesses are dealing with the impact of parental addiction. Researcher Zara shows that this isn't just practical... The experience shapes the way we view ourselves and the places in which we exist. nacoa.org.uk/acoa-and-the... #AlcoholAwarenessWeek

Join us in 10 minutes over on instagram.com/nacoauk. 🌟💙

Tomorrow 🌟 A special Lunchtime Live about COAs and the Workplace. To mark Alcohol Awareness Week, we're opening up a conversation that often goes unspoken: 'Parental Addiction and the Workplace: The Hidden Impact' Find out more: nacoa.org.uk/nacoa-luncht... #AlcoholAwarenessWeek

'I could not tell you her favourite film. But I could tell you the measurements of alcohol that she preferred. 'As a child, I lied for my mother. As an adult, I am inclined to be the protector.'' 💙 Belle's full story: nacoa.org.uk/experiences/...

A brilliant event this evening at House of Books and Friends in #Manchester with Sophie Calon discussing her new book with Zoe Lambert and Dr Piers Henriques from @nacoauk.bsky.social - huge thanks to Maria Roberts for organising and making me aware this was happening!

Thank you to Liam from @nacoauk.bsky.social who came to deliver some training to our Pastoral team after school today. Really insightful and practical advice #safeguarding #EduSky

The fight goes on for children affected by their parent's drinking. We'll wont stop carrying the torch and growing this movement for change. So rest in peace, Kim. 🙏💙

🏃‍♂️ Smash summer fitness goals and change lives for children affected by a parent's drinking. We've booked places for the incredible #TeamNacoa on the 2025 Cardiff Half Marathon! Join the team now: nacoa.org.uk/nacoa-places...

'I remember growing up and seeing Mum fall asleep on the sofa every night after three or four bottles of wine. This piece really speaks for itself. But never underestimate the courage it takes to put your story out there. Read Ryan Secker's full story here: nacoa.org.uk/experiences/...

📣 Amazing guests this week! Chaired by amazing Ceri Walker, with: 🌟 @LotiNambombe – Nacoa Ambassador & CEO MILK Education 🌊 Kathryn Georghiou – Filmmaker of Changing Tides 🏃 Scott Murdoch – Fresh from conquering the Marathon Des Sables 🎟 RSVP: nacoa.org.uk/sign-up-for-...

There is no national plan in place to support COAs - some of the most hidden and hurting young ppl in our society. Why? 🤷‍♂️ Listen to our interview with Maya Parker by subscribing to the Children of Alcoholics podcast on your preferred app.

You weren’t always drunk Dad Sometimes you lifted me up and put me on your shoulders to protect me from the salty waves of the old, cold sea #dad #father @nacoauk.bsky.social

'He would send me abusive messages, threaten me, call me fat. 'I do believe it is all about setting boundaries. I no longer allow people in my life if they don’t respect me or make me happy.' 💙 Suzanne's full piece here: nacoa.org.uk/experiences/...

What hurts you makes you stronger - eventually. A kind of #senyru about my #childhood of being brought up by an #alcoholic parent @ias.org.uk @drugalcreports.bsky.social @alcoholrang.bsky.social #haiku @nacoauk.bsky.social #childrenofalcoholics #chidrenofalcoholicparents

www.justgiving.com/page/nacoa25... Lovely Wayde is organising a charity footie match on 17 August, Salford Manchester Albert Park. All funds raised will go towards @nacoauk.bsky.social. Thank you Wayde 👏

''Just remember, it is not your fault and the awful, cutting words they may say in a fit of rage, are not actually about you' 💙 Read LH's full piece about living with a secret drinking parent here: nacoa.org.uk/experiences/...

'I was excited that my mum wanted to see me receive an award. 'But vodka had truly taken over her life' 💙 Such bravery and honesty from Sarah. ✒️ nacoa.org.uk/experiences/...

'He was the master of deception about his drinking.' Record numbers are dying due to alcohol What the numbers don't also show are how many children are now living with the devastation and secret shame that comes after losing a mum or dad to addiction. www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

Huge thanks from the bottom of our hearts to our 19 #TeamNacoa runners who took on the London Landmarks Half 2025! 💙 For children affected by a parent’s drinking — raising awareness, funds & hope. 💫 Already thinking about 2026? Get in touch! #LLHM2025

Role model #educator for #COAs and #ACOAs around the world.

🥹 Today @scott1murdoch starts the world's toughest footrace to support children affected by their parent's drinking. Find out more and donate here 💙 nacoa.org.uk/scott-murdoc...

'Growing up as a child of an alcoholic is an experience that shaped my life.' An incredible piece from Sarah. Such honesty, pain and hope! 💙 ✒️ nacoa.org.uk/experiences/... #URNotAlone

Should we try and fix children affected by a parent’s drinking? Latest episode of the Children of Alcoholics Podcast with @josh_ffw is out now / video on YouTube. #URNotAlone youtu.be/-M56HjwHLHc?si…

'I was always waiting for Hyde to reappear.' An incredibly powerful piece by Yvonne on the wildly swinging emotional landscape of a COA. nacoa.org.uk/experiences/...

It's so brave to share experiences of being the Child of an Alcoholic, thank you Jen, it helps us all feel less alone. Blocking is sometimes the only way to survive, hard though.

'Blocking her wasn’t an act of anger; it was an act of survival.' Tears reading another incredible piece by ambassador Jen. On dealing with one of the most taboo areas surrounding addiction. 💙 Read on here: nacoa.org.uk/experiences/...

Our movement for change for COAs got one giant leap closer last week. Young ambassador Amelie delivered her powerful letter to the Prime Minister. @JonAshworth nacoa.org.uk/nacoa-head-t...

Why in any world do we try to sweep this child's experience under the carpet? #COAWeek has come to a close and it feels the moment to share this letter from George, 15 yrs. From our new book of letters, 'Dear' arranged by @JohnTaylorAuth1. nacoa.org.uk/book-of-lett... 🧵

Thanks @PwC_UK 👏

It was a privilege for our team to attend the @nacoauk.bsky.social Stafford Ward Lecture in Westminster yesterday evening for #COAWeek and to hear from the amazing panel about the brilliant progress they've made in campaigning for children affected by a parent's drinking.

Tomorrow, 1230pm on Insta Live for #COAWeek! 💙🙌 To celebrate COA Week 2025, Nacoa UK be hosting another of our popular Young People’s Panels on Instagram Live. Search COA Week to find out more or tap here: coa.nacoa.org.uk/events_posts...

Incredible line up for this Members Social+ for #COAWeek. ⭐️ We are honoured to welcome a fantastic lineup of speakers: ✨ The Rt Hon Caroline Flint 💪 Host Josh Connolly 🌎 Denise Bertin-Epp a 🌟 Hilary Henriques MBE Come join us! RSVP: nacoa.org.uk/sign-up-for-...

So much heartbreak experienced by children/adults who grow up with parental problem alcohol use. Solutions are possible: alcoholireland.ie/wp-content/u... Listen to our podcasts: alcoholireland.ie/our-work/cam... Our resources toolkit is available here: alcoholireland.ie/wp-content/u... #COAWeek

It is #COAWeek! Let's break the silence about what is like growing up with a parent who drinks too much. This year is all about our Movement for Change. With calls for child bereavement at record highs, a lot of change is needed! Find out more: coaweek.org.uk

Next week is #COAWeek ! The theme for this year is 'a movement for change'. There are so many events going on around the world. go to coaweek.org.uk to find out more. 💙

1/6 Excited to announce that Changing Tides will be streaming on YouTube during International Children of Alcoholics Awareness Week! This awareness week is so important and feels like a great time to get Changing Tides and The Making of Changing Tides online for all to see.

Off the back of her sell out Amy Winehouse Band show in Brighton last week, Ceri Walker has been sharing her experience across the media. Ceri was the second EVER ambassador for Nacoa is a tireless campaigner for COAs. BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Argus www.theargus.co.uk/news/2487350...

🎭 Words slightly fail how amazing this is… @PwC_UK partnered with Nacoa to raise funds and awareness for children affected by a parent's drinking. Through 'The Little Mermaid' many thousands will hear about and donate to support our work! 🙏 nacoa.org.uk/pwcs-2025-pa...

Jen spent her life protecting her younger sister from the chaos of a secret drinking mum. No one should have to face this alone. The 'Children of Alcoholics Podcast' with Sarah and Amy is out now. Catch Jen's episode here: hello9a.podbean.com

Morning all, lovely McKenzie and her dad are doing the @nacoauk.bsky.social Big Walk, feel free to get a warm, fuzzy feeling by helping them with their fundraising. Mammoth thanks. www.justgiving.com/page/nicandk...