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Calum Best: Healing as the child of an alcoholic
Calum Best has gone on journey of recovery from the trauma he kept hidden as a child and young man.
This film explores the footage of the moment when his paths crossed with Nacoa and found his form of recovery as the child of an alcoholic parent.
His is the story of a COA, a child of an alcoholic parent. It just happens that Calum's dad, George Best, was an international icon and the family problems with alcoholism played out for the world to see.
We have worked together tirelessly to improve the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in the UK and world.
This is a journey from feeling insecure and alone to finding support, help and healing. Getting involved with the Nacoa community has changed so many or our lives.
We have achieved so much since Calum's Love Island and Celebrity SOS days. But there are still mountains to climb. You can join us on that journey by becoming a member of Nacoa and getting involved.
Enormous thanks to @quintboa4742 from @synimaUS for production given freely for this project. Please everyone follow them and celebrate!
We'd love to hear what you think in the replies!
#URNotAlone
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Відео

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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @thomassparks8095
    @thomassparks8095 День тому

    That makes a lot of sense and I can understand where you're coming from thank you for being brave enough to open up about your experience

  • @Mary-po4ti
    @Mary-po4ti 5 днів тому

    How does a little boy Cope with the rejection Of his father . Very painful. Alcholics affect children Badly. So glad callum is an inspiration To others. Despite his own Terrible trauma...... Well done callum......

  • @rnflnardone1202
    @rnflnardone1202 10 днів тому

    Appreciate this video brother

  • @melaniebristow1642
    @melaniebristow1642 11 днів тому

    Well done for all the hard work you have put in to help children of alcoholics 😊 and congratulations

  • @piercy123abc
    @piercy123abc 11 днів тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @virupakshadevaramane620
    @virupakshadevaramane620 11 днів тому

    Congratulations

  • @acrosstheriver8776
    @acrosstheriver8776 16 днів тому

    real Calum Best story - ua-cam.com/video/X_0qHuiY_t0/v-deo.html

  • @tyranmoses5521
    @tyranmoses5521 19 днів тому

    😢😢😢

  • @tyranmoses5521
    @tyranmoses5521 Місяць тому

    As a child of an alcoholic father, my childhood and teenage were messed up. This leads to me and my brother becoming addicted to marijuana and alcohol. But I quit alcohol and drug in 2021. But the hole that my father left in my heart is big but each day I try my best to forgive him.

  • @CallumJ-e2n
    @CallumJ-e2n Місяць тому

    Thanks, these are some good reminders, there’s no question that increasing your mental clarity and boosting your drive, comes with quitting. Yes, there are many ways to kick the habit, Steffon Barkload's approach is what worked for me, best shortcut I go’ogled that took days without withdrawal.

  • @woodycaan3228
    @woodycaan3228 Місяць тому

    Change will come

  • @SophiaStanton-c3l
    @SophiaStanton-c3l 2 місяці тому

    My mom is going through the same thing it is hard shes had so many people involved but its not as bad as it was but is still kind of heavy. Geraldine james i would love for you to respond.

  • @ranc1977
    @ranc1977 2 місяці тому

    It's so easy to think that celebrities don't have issues like common people, but they do.

  • @trudimcburney1331
    @trudimcburney1331 2 місяці тому

    Can relate. Thank you for helping us be heard❤

    • @piercy123abc
      @piercy123abc 2 місяці тому

      You are very welcome. Thank you for your comment! 💙

  • @matth7448
    @matth7448 2 місяці тому

    There was no discussing anything openly in my family!

  • @Sky-Amiri
    @Sky-Amiri 3 місяці тому

    My dad was drunk driving and we crashed 2 times I was crying so hard and my sister and her friend had to go through it to my mom divorced him after because he would always drink I hate my dad he was never there 😭

  • @prestohh
    @prestohh 3 місяці тому

    Would love to talk to you bro

  • @janetkirsten6233
    @janetkirsten6233 3 місяці тому

    What an awesome host. Great interview

  • @johanna9515
    @johanna9515 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for this interview!

    • @NacoaUK
      @NacoaUK 3 місяці тому

      You’re very welcome! 💙

  • @fl3693
    @fl3693 4 місяці тому

    Adult children do not get enough support or recognition for surviving x

    • @NacoaUK
      @NacoaUK 3 місяці тому

      💙💯

  • @piercy123abc
    @piercy123abc 4 місяці тому

    💙

  • @woodycaan3228
    @woodycaan3228 4 місяці тому

    Well said, Amy !

  • @Harryzhao143
    @Harryzhao143 4 місяці тому

    My parents are drunk and they always make some children abusing to me a lot of times they don’t give me a blanket I wish I had actually had some real parents like #Anazalafamily their not drunk and those parents seem nice.

  • @dejtetteris
    @dejtetteris 4 місяці тому

    You are OUR superhero Martin!!! Thank you for speaking our truth

    • @NacoaUK
      @NacoaUK 4 місяці тому

      🙏🙏💙💙

  • @dejtetteris
    @dejtetteris 4 місяці тому

    Totally relate but I am sad hearing you explain it out loud, I feel sorry for myself hearing you verbalize this 😢 how sad for us 😢

  • @ТомараКарноухова
    @ТомараКарноухова 4 місяці тому

    Хорошо бы,если бы ваши передачи шли с русским переводом!🙏

  • @Thomasreviews-is9vq
    @Thomasreviews-is9vq 5 місяців тому

    Amazing ❤

  • @GemintheMud
    @GemintheMud 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful woman. What she said about secrets foisted on children by parents was spot on: I'm a performer (musician), but it's only at the age of nearly 50 that I can bear to be visible in my very awkward way. Most of the time I just want to hide. Ps. I wrote a whole poetry collection about my hypervigilance. It's uncanny how much I have in common with Geraldine even though alcohol didn't play a part in my childhood... I think it's the secrets thing.... Thank you both for this profound interview.

  • @elsa1753
    @elsa1753 5 місяців тому

    I found this so interesting. I am an adult ‘kid’ of an alcoholic parent. With my husband, I quietly struggle with down moods and instantly want to make things better. It was really interesting to hear you say this and will make me reflect on this.

  • @chairde
    @chairde 5 місяців тому

    My father’s drinking ruined every holiday. The police were at our house because of his behaviors. Car accidents, setting off fire works drunk driving. I hate holidays now because of the bad memories. Everything was about him. He ruined his career because of drinking. He stopped drinking late in life and ended up without a pension .

  • @PlasmProductions
    @PlasmProductions 6 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Rottingboards
    @Rottingboards 6 місяців тому

    So true, I also try to fix everything. My wife has to say, " I don't need you to fix this...just listen." And then she tells me. This helps our relationship.

    • @NacoaUK
      @NacoaUK 6 місяців тому

      🙏 Thanks for sharing. Do please know that the Nacoa site is there for you if you ever need it! nacoa.org.uk

  • @LethallyReptarded
    @LethallyReptarded 7 місяців тому

    Shame it's taking ages for me

    • @NacoaUK
      @NacoaUK 7 місяців тому

      Sorry to hear that. Do search our name Nacoa if you’d like to find support!

  • @gemmawilliams4166
    @gemmawilliams4166 7 місяців тому

    Both my parents died from alcohol, my mum drowned in the bath and my dad died a horrendous death from all sorts of alcohol related diseases. It was just the worst. 😢 I was an alcoholic until my dad died and I stopped. There is help and you can do it. Stay strong.

    • @NacoaUK
      @NacoaUK 7 місяців тому

      Thank you for sharing this painful experience, Gemma! We can make such a difference by just being open and honest about these personal impacts!

  • @bringyourtoystolife
    @bringyourtoystolife 7 місяців тому

    Fantastic documentary. Well done on making it and wish you great success! 🙏🏽

    • @NacoaUK
      @NacoaUK 7 місяців тому

      Thank you so much!

    • @AlcoholStoleMyMum
      @AlcoholStoleMyMum 7 місяців тому

      Many thanks for your lovely feedback ❤❤

  • @andyd2528
    @andyd2528 7 місяців тому

    Ashworth is the spastic of politics.

  • @abielaidlow846
    @abielaidlow846 7 місяців тому

    • @NacoaUK
      @NacoaUK 7 місяців тому

      🙏💙

  • @richardgibson3698
    @richardgibson3698 7 місяців тому

    Calum is the best....stay off the booze with me...boon

    • @NacoaUK
      @NacoaUK 7 місяців тому

      💯💯💯🙌🙌🙌

  • @melaniebristow1642
    @melaniebristow1642 7 місяців тому

    Thank you 🙏

    • @NacoaUK
      @NacoaUK 7 місяців тому

      You’re very welcome ! 😊

  • @kerrymcgillivary371
    @kerrymcgillivary371 7 місяців тому

    ❤️

    • @NacoaUK
      @NacoaUK 7 місяців тому

      💙💙💙💙

  • @rayvinloony2322
    @rayvinloony2322 7 місяців тому

    Two book ends!!

  • @FireFist-rl3kb
    @FireFist-rl3kb 7 місяців тому

    Should send that money to gaza for watching by innocent children getting killed and doing nothing. With power comes responsibility over all innocent humans

  • @AlcoholStoleMyMum
    @AlcoholStoleMyMum 7 місяців тому

    Calum , I know the work you do for our amazing charity NACOA and giving those little children a voice who are being traumatised in their own home by their parents drinking … It shines through what It means to you and you are the Ace in the Pack…Great video pal … Onwards ❤️❤️

    • @NacoaUK
      @NacoaUK 7 місяців тому

      Onwards! 💪💙

  • @piercy123abc
    @piercy123abc 7 місяців тому

    Calum thank you so much for sharing this journey! It means the world to see you grow.

    • @NacoaUK
      @NacoaUK 7 місяців тому

      Thank you to you too, Piers! You're so valued as a member of Nacoa!

  • @malcolmtrueman2742
    @malcolmtrueman2742 8 місяців тому

    Love listening to Tony. He's so honest a real TOP GUY . Great interview this 👍

  • @dianebosleytaylor9451
    @dianebosleytaylor9451 8 місяців тому

    Thank you John I grew up wi an alcoholic father. Twas THE family secret . We NEVER spoke of it. It was awful. I understand your pain. Forgive mum, forgive dad. They had pain also. But for a child it’s horrible. Be good to yourself Let their lives be an example to you of what NOT to do in life. I am 73…. I know now that pain and shame never goes away.

    • @piercy123abc
      @piercy123abc 8 місяців тому

      💙💙💙

    • @NacoaUK
      @NacoaUK 8 місяців тому

      Thank you for your kind words Diane. And for sharing your experience. You are right. This can live with you forever. Though with help and support we can make choices to live a happy and fulfilled life. Do check out the Nacoa website too. 🙂💙

    • @AlcoholStoleMyMum
      @AlcoholStoleMyMum 8 місяців тому

      Thanks Diane, wise words and the more we talk about it we break the silence and shame and it doesn’t become the family secret anymore ❤️❤️

  • @abielaidlow846
    @abielaidlow846 8 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @sparkysmom7149
    @sparkysmom7149 8 місяців тому

    Martin, thank you for this. I too, am an adult child of a horrific alcoholic.

    • @NacoaUK
      @NacoaUK 8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for watching and sharing your experience. You are not alone, do search Nacoa UK if you want to find info, support and connect with the Nacoa community if supporters.

  • @BreeKennedy75
    @BreeKennedy75 8 місяців тому

    Moved me to tears. My kids lost their mum to alcohol 9 months ago. It’s such a horrible disease. Big hugs

    • @martinpratt86
      @martinpratt86 8 місяців тому

      Sorry to hear this! Sent you best wishes to the family

    • @NacoaUK
      @NacoaUK 8 місяців тому

      Thank you for sharing this! Hope you find the video helpful. Do check out Nacoa if you ever would like to find a bit of support or connect with our community! 💙

    • @PlasmProductions
      @PlasmProductions 6 місяців тому

      💐💐💐

  • @oliverjamescreativeltd2882
    @oliverjamescreativeltd2882 8 місяців тому

    It takes a lot of courage to sit in front of a camera and be vulnerable like this and Martin did an amazing job. It was a pleasure telling Martins story and I have been so pleased to hear all of the feedback. I understand how valuable it was for Martin to hear the stories of other people in the Nacoa community. Knowing that sharing this story is going to play a part in helping people with similar life experiences to Martin is really special for me. This is exactly why I got into filmmaking. Thanks Nacoa for sharing this film 😊

    • @piercy123abc
      @piercy123abc 8 місяців тому

      100% And thank you so much for sharing Martin's journey with us Oliver through your incredible story telling skills!

    • @NacoaUK
      @NacoaUK 8 місяців тому

      Hear hear! 🙏@@piercy123abc

    • @martinpratt86
      @martinpratt86 8 місяців тому

      Thank you for everything! You have done an amazing video