<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Here With Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Here With Care is a small website for young people who have a parent who drinks. It started from one person's experience growing up in that situation]]></description><link>https://www.herewithcare.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:55:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.herewithcare.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How Is Your Parent's Drinking Affecting You More Than You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[“You are not her doctor. The question that actually matters is not what to call her drinking. It's how it's affecting you.” How You Might Be Feeling Right Now When your parent drinks too much, it’s easy to get caught up in trying to figure out what’s wrong with them. You might wonder if they have a problem, or if they need help. But what really matters is how their drinking is changing your life. Are you holding your breath when she opens a bottle? Do you avoid inviting friends over because...]]></description><link>https://www.herewithcare.com/post/how-is-your-parent-s-drinking-affecting-you-more-than-you-think</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a07926e4187691eea84f156</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:40:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a856c0_b6489dfba1f04e2197b465a97d9f5994~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>montybeamish</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Your Parent's Drinking: Why Their Words Can Hurt Without Reflecting Who They Really Are]]></title><description><![CDATA[A quiet woodland path at dawn with soft mist and pale light “Drunk-them isn't a more honest version of them. It's a less filtered version, and the filter exists for a reason.” You might have noticed that when your parent drinks, they can act very differently. Sometimes they say things that hurt you deeply. It can feel confusing and painful. You might wonder if those words show what they really think about you or your family. This post will help you understand what happens in the brain when...]]></description><link>https://www.herewithcare.com/post/understanding-your-parent-s-drinking-why-their-words-can-hurt-without-reflecting-who-they-really-ar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a07920e0b9e4f37fd25c2cd</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:38:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a856c0_611bd7dd62d14722a296616fc944e503~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>montybeamish</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moving Through the Night One Step at a Time with Here With Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[“You only have to get to morning. Nothing bigger than that has to be solved tonight.” When your parent drinks too much, nights can feel heavy and uncertain. You might be scared, tired, or unsure what to do next. Right now, you don’t have to fix everything. You only need to get through the next few hours. This post is here to help you find practical, simple ways to feel safer and calmer tonight. Find a Place That Feels Safe Tonight, where you are matters. If you can, go to your own room. Close...]]></description><link>https://www.herewithcare.com/post/moving-through-the-night-one-step-at-a-time-with-here-with-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a079193df43effc8cddbabd</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:36:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a856c0_3f629c0978064ef9a9bcea58cd8beda5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>montybeamish</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Comfort in Silence: Why It's Okay to Hide a Parent's Drinking and How to Share Your Truth]]></title><description><![CDATA[A calm, private space for reflection and comfort “You are not weird, fake, or dishonest for hiding it. It's one of the most common things young people do when a parent drinks.” Finding Comfort in Silence: Why It's Okay to Hide a Parent's Drinking and How to Share Your Truth When a parent drinks, it can feel like your whole world shifts in ways that are hard to explain. You might find yourself keeping this part of your life hidden from friends, classmates, or even family members. That’s...]]></description><link>https://www.herewithcare.com/post/finding-comfort-in-silence-why-it-s-okay-to-hide-a-parent-s-drinking-and-how-to-share-your-truth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0790c822114a9aa2a849b4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:31:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a856c0_7af88b353228403ba50c783bf455db2d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>montybeamish</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>