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Hurting on the Inside: Children's Experiences of Parental Alcohol Abuse
Hurting on the Inside Children's Experiences of Parental Alcohol Abuse Author:Ann Laybourn, Jane Brown, Malcolm Hill A description of the experiences of children whose parents misuse alcohol, based on interviews with children, young adults, parents and professionals. Worry, anger and fear were typical responses to drinking. Children often took on roles as protectors, mediators and carers within the family.