Being a child caregiver to an alcoholic parent is hard. Navigating life after their addiction is hard too. My dad's addiction — along with the guilt and shame — followed me everywhere. And then I found the recovery community. 

If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, please check out these resources.

Bruce Oake Recovery Centre

www.bruceoakerecoverycentre.ca

431-996-6253

Wellness Together Canada

http://www.wellnesstogether.ca/

Adults: Text WELLNESS to 741741

Youth: Text WELLNESS to 686868

Hope For Wellness Help Line

https://hopeforwellness.ca/home.html

1-855-242-3310

Suicide Prevention Service

1-833-456-4566

Written and read by: Chloe Gerrard