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My parents and alcohol

Posted By memberpk75

"My parents and alcohol"

About: Parent Support Link

(as a service user),

Both my parents are drinkers and over the years I have had to care for one or both of them and sort different situations out. My Dad made contact with the Parent support link to see if he could get me support as he was feeling guilty about what had been happening for so many years. Not only did Rona help me but she also spent time with my parents and gave them all the info they needed to get support at Inclusion. My Dad is accessing at the moment but not my Mum, but still she is also doing a lot better due to my Dad cutting down and being different. I was allocated a family worker so am continuing my support around having 2 parents who drink and also I use the 24/7 help line which has been a lifesaver through the night when I have needed it. I would recommend if you know anyone who has a drink problem to call Parent support link and get the support for yourself as it has made a huge difference to myself and my parents.

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Response from Rhona Hawkins, Service Manager, Parent Support Link, Inclusion 2 years ago
Rhona Hawkins
Service Manager, Parent Support Link,
Inclusion

Submitted on 11/02/2022 at 16:48
Published on Care Opinion at 16:48

Hi memberpk75,

Thank you for sharing what has been going on for you and your family and how it has affected you, by sharing your story you are able to show others that they are not alone and hopefully this will give them the strength as well to come forward and get the support they need, so thank you again.

It's great to hear that your parent's situation has changed and hopefully, this continues for you all.

It is also great to know you are getting the support that you need from us and accessing the support line when you need to speak to someone especially in those early hours of the morning/night when situations can happen and we feel so alone.

I hope you continue to get the support you need and things go the way you need them and want them to.

Take care and keep safe.

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