'When she hugged me, it felt like hugging a stranger.'
Thank you Andrew for sharing your story with us.
Find his piece and attached song 'Alcoholic Memories' here: nacoa.org.uk/when-mum-hug...
We'll never stop fighting the good fight!
@CalumBest
These kids deserve more than what they currently get from government, which is a big nothing.
We deserve so much better and we'll never stop fighting for the kids of tomorrow
You are not alone!
We spent our days walking on eggshells.
'We couldn’t risk upsetting him in case we made him drink again.'
💙 Read Anon's full piece: nacoa.org.uk/experiences/...
Whether you're 1 or 101 we can all be deeply affected by a parent's drinking.
Calls to the @nacoauk.bsky.social helpline from children living with parents with an alcohol problem have risen a staggering 60% since 2019
Highlights the devastating impact of alcohol - not just on the person drinking, but also on those around them
www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2173...
To close out an incredible #COAWeek 2026.
Today we release ‘Glimpses of You’ for streaming and purchase.
It’s now available on Spotify and all major platforms, and can be purchased on iTunes.
All revenues to children affected by a parent's drinking: music.apple.com/gb/album/gli...
‘It was Jekyll and Hyde living with an alcoholic.’
An honour during #COAWeek to welcome Camilla Tominey to the COA Lives Podcast with @jonashworth.bsky.social.
Listen where you get your podcasts or watch in full on Youtube: youtube.com/nacoauk
We’ve all done it but…
Telling these children that things are better than they are, or were, can actually cause more harm than good.
It's something we spoke about in the #COAWeek special Children of Alcoholics Podcast with Josh Connolly and Chanita Stephenson.
Amelie returns to Parliament today after Starmer refused to support children like her. 💔
Read her letter here: nacoa.org.uk/amelie-peek-...
Proud to share ‘Sam’s Story’, a brand new short film for Children of Alcoholics Week 2026.
Based on a true story from the Nacoa helpline.
Told through the eyes of a caller hiding from the chaos. Finding hope in the darkness.
Helpline: 0800 358 3456 // Online support: nacoa.org.uk
#COAWeek
To join us, simply head to our Instagram profile on Thursday at 12.30pm and tap the Live video 💙
instagram.com/nacoauk
For #COAWeek2026, we’re hosting one of our popular Young People’s Panels on Instagram Live this Thursday 12 February from 12.30 - 1.30pm.
Melanie, Joe & Jess will discuss this year’s theme of ‘the next generation’ & what it means to affected by a parent’s drinking.
#COA #ChildrenOfAlcoholics
815am today
On @goodmorningbritain.bsky.social ITV.
Young ambassador Amelie to discuss her letter to Keir Starmer…
Calling for dedicated support for children affected by a parent’s drinking.
It’s #COAWeek 2026!
Let’s break the silence around growing up with a parent who drinks too much.
The theme this year is helping ‘the next generation’.
Join the movement for change!
💙 COAweek.org.uk.
COA Week 2026 is nearly here 💙 8–14 February
Find out what's on: coa.nacoa.org.uk
#COAWeek2026 #COAWeek #URNotAlone
‘Those conversations you don’t want to have — you’ve got to have them.’
Hear Loti's full story on the COA Lives Podcast with @jonashworth.bsky.social.
Find us wherever you get your podcasts. 💙
In our new FOI study we found that Budweiser directly urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to intervene and "ensure" that DHSC removed alcohol marketing restrictions from the NHS’s 10 Year Health Plan.
Health policy should be protected from industry influence.
www.ias.org.uk/report/now-y...
Wonderful piece by Sophie Calon in The Guardian this week:
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...
Join us next Friday to share and hear about her book 'Long Going' at Waterstones Bristol.
RSVP now: www.waterstones.com/events/an-ev...
'Most kids looked forward to weekends and school holidays — I dreaded them.
'For me, they meant the start of my mum’s drinking binges...'
'I didn't deserve it, It wasn't my fault, I was brave, I am strong.'
🖊️ Ami nacoa.org.uk/experiences/...
an alcoholic’s kid
I’ll always be
but not the loser
you said I’d be
#vss365 #alcoholic @nacoauk.bsky.social
'The more we shine a light on this hidden problem, and offer real, practical help, the more lives we can change.’
So proud seeing patron @jonashworth.bsky.social awarded a CBE in the Honour's List, citing his work supporting children affected by a parent’s drinking.
✨ Be a shining light for children affected by a parent’s drinking this Xmas.
Every child deserves a Christmas not feeling so alone.
Please support Nacoa's work by becoming a member of this wonderful community: nacoa.org.uk/get-involved...
Christmas 🎄 is a difficult time of year for anyone with an alcoholic parent - even if far in the past. NACOA @nacoauk.bsky.social with its' helpline, message board & website is here to help.
Surrey woman shares Christmas alcohol concerns after dad's death - BBC News share.google/pxRvZzC7t6Uu...
Glimpses of You made it into the news yesterday.
We're so proud to finally share this hauntingly beautiful song and film.
📽️ youtu.be/0G0eW1zMRz8
Get tickets online now! Support children of alcoholics this Xmas.
Top prizes include:
💃 A hospitality box (seats 12) for Strictly Come Dancing Live
⚽️ Signed memorabilia bundle from Nacoa patron @TonyAdams.
💙And lots more!
Get your tickets now: nacoa.org.uk/get-tickets-...
Still not too late to join us for this very special event. There won’t be a dry eye in the house.
RSVP here: nacoa.org.uk/rsvp-online-...
Everyone welcome!
RSVP for our online premiere of “Glimpses of You”.
A song about holding on to the glimpses of a parent lost to addiction.
A mesmerising song brought to life with sublime tenderness in film.
nacoa.org.uk/rsvp-online-...
Booking now open. The #BigNacoaWalk is back - 2 May 2026.
Will you be the first to try our ‘Ullswater Challenge’?
34 km (21 miles) – 650 metres of ascent – 10 hours
nacoa.org.uk/big-nacoa-wa...
Wrapping up now if things ran on time. Hope this important issue was given the respect it deserves. @nacoauk.bsky.social
You can support our work by becoming a member of Nacoa!
You'll get your own invite to parliament in February if you do! 🤫
nacoa.org.uk/get-involved...
This is a positive step along the road. Only a step.
But you know with us we will never stop fighting for children affected by their parents drinking. We’ve come so far, but the horizon is still a way ahead.
