On Friday we were privileged to speak to people who had lived alongside or loved someone with alcohol dependency. We talked, drew, wrote, cried, laughed & listened to Florence & the Machine. Really powerful stuff. Thank you so much to those who trusted us with their stories.

'I used all my energy at home with him, that then I'd go to school, and I think I was invisible.' Crucial insight from Yoga Tess. For so many children right now, being the carer is exhausting and relentless. Full #LunchtimeLives ep out now: youtube.com/watch?v=WhwrFs… Josh Connolly 🔆

Our BRIANNA DOUGLAS @BriannaSDoug is currently working on R&D project #AdultChildren with Not Norman

Our Family Coaches in Lancashire deliver a 12 week programme for family members impacted by addiction. Even during lockdown on a rainy day, we can deliver these much needed groups. If you would like more information please contact: [email protected] #recovery

Chuffed to bits to have made it onto this list. What an awesome opportunity. Thank you @hopemilltheatr1

‘Even longer hugs’ 💕

As it was reported in the news this week that sadly deaths caused by alcohol have reached a new high during #COVID here is Nacoa’s response as we also think of the children impacted by this #childrenofalcoholics

#ThankYouMark On February 12th help us celebrate Mark Russell Mark Russell's beautiful photography by sharing his wonderful photos under #ThankYouMark

'I didn't want to get my mum in trouble. I was afraid if anyone found out they'd take me away.' 1/3 of Nacoa callers have told NO ONE about their struggles with an alcohol-dependent parent. 🙏 @elhamo610 for helping them know #URNotAlone! 💙 #COAWeek2021 bbc.co.uk/news/stories-5…

Learning so much through the #AdultChildren research & development process re ethical engagement & rehearsal practices when dealing with real life material & the also the integrated writing & devising process! Thankful to be able to grow creatively at this weird time Not Norman

I’m on my way into my first day of in person work since October! A real life rehearsal room!! Not Norman #adultchildren

Hooray for rapid covid testing & Play With Fire studios & in person rehearsals for #adultchildren with Jennifer Jackson so amazing to be together in a room & play! Feeling incredibly lucky 🍀 Not Norman @BriannaSDoug Taran Knight Diana Atkins

Truly terrifying scenes in yesterday’s #adultchildren rehearsal! Playing with loop pedals to create monsters in the night for our intro Not Norman

“One day you will tell your story of how you’ve overcome what you’re going through now, & it will become part of someone else’s survival guide” -Brene Brown If you’d like to share your experience here ow.ly/WdZM30rAcav please just drop us a message to find out more

The UK government are set to cut their landmark strategy for children of alcoholics in 12 days. Jonathan Ashworth knows why this is a disastrous decision at the worst time. Nacoa will always be there to support these vulnerable children. We should expect the same of our leaders.

.Dr Alex TM I am appealing directly to you as our youth mental health ambassador. 1 in 5 children live with a parent that drinks too much. The impact on them is simply devastating. All funding for these children is about to stop.

So lucky to have shared this wonderful R&D process With these talented legends! #adultchildren taught me loads, so excited to share with participants & supporting orgs & look towards the next phase! Not Norman

Our BRIANNA DOUGLAS @BriannaSDoug has been working on #adultchildren with Not Norman

Throw or keep? Not Norman #Adultchildren