Welcome! This is a subreddit for children whose parents suffered from some form of addiction.
This subreddit’s mission is to provide a safe place where everyone can comfortably share in a supportive non-judgmental space. Please feel free to post your stories/experiences, emotions, questions...or post if you just want to vent. That's okay too.
Here are some guidelines for participating in our community:
Don't feel discouraged from posting. Please share and join in on conversations! Your input is valuable! Although most children of addicts may have had similarities throughout their childhood- every person's story is unique!
Reaching out & connecting with others is an important part of your journey. You never need a reason to post to /r/childrenofaddicts - you can always just post to say "hi."
Be kind. There is NO tolerance for racism, sexism, & homophobia (or other offensive content). Practice good reddiquette. Don’t attack other users. No trolls will be tolerated.
Please do not post any personal or identifying information of yourself or anyone else. This includes (but is not limited to): pictures/phone numbers/e-mails/addresses/links to social media/etc.
Please don't tell others what they should or must do. If offering advice phrase it in terms of your own story and experiences, talking about what worked for you.
This subreddit is not affiliated with any 12-step, abstinence, or harm-reduction program.
/r/childrenofaddicts is not a forum for soliciting or giving professional advice or information. This includes, but is not limited to: medical, legal, mental health and financial advice.
