You are not on your own. A booklet to help children and adults talk about a parent’s drinking.

This booklet is aimed at children aged 8–12, but can be adapted to suit the child you are working with. It is based on messages from children who are in this situation. It is not an assessment tool but is designed to help you have a conversation with a child where there is an adult in their life drinking too much. Section 1: What is this booklet about? 3 Section 2: How it affects my life 6 Section 3: How it makes me feel 7 Section 4: It’s not your fault 9 Section 5: Keeping safe 10 Section 6: What can I do for me? 1