When there is no communication, children can blame themselves, and some children spend their childhoods trying to do the impossible – stop someone else from drinking. However hard children try to cover up the problem does not mean that they are unaware that there are problems related to alcohol at home. Children tell us they are confused when parents deny that an alcohol problem exists, despite evidence to the contrary. Talking to children honestly about alcoholism will dispel some of the myths and fears that abound when we keep secrets and deny reality. Children need to have someone to turn to, to acknowledge their fears and to know that there are people who can help them cope. #coa #acoa #acoarecovery #childrenofalcoholics #adultchildrenofalcoholics #codependency #fact #charity #support #help #advice #urnotalone #alanon #addiction #fyp #myth #recovery #codependentnomore #trauma