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Every child of an alcoholic is DIFFERENTLY unhappy — Maya Parker, Nacoa Co-Founder

Every child of an alcoholic is DIFFERENTLY unhappy — Maya Parker, Nacoa Co-Founder

Update: 2025-05-01
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In this powerful episode of Children of Alcoholics, Amy and Sarah sit down with Maya Parker, MA – co-founder and trustee of Nacoa (The National Association for Children of Alcoholics). Maya brings a lifetime of experience, both personal and professional, to the conversation. With deep empathy and expertise, she explores the emotional rollercoaster of growing up with a parent who struggles with addiction.


Maya shares candid reflections from her own journey as a child of an alcoholic, alongside the insights she’s gained from decades of advocacy and support work. Whether you're a COA, an adult COA, or someone who supports them, this episode offers understanding, hope, and practical guidance from someone who truly gets it.


Tune in for an honest, compassionate look at the challenges – and strength – of living through and beyond parental addiction.

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Every child of an alcoholic is DIFFERENTLY unhappy — Maya Parker, Nacoa Co-Founder

Every child of an alcoholic is DIFFERENTLY unhappy — Maya Parker, Nacoa Co-Founder

Sarah Drage & Amy Dickson