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Alcoholism is one of the major health and social problems all over the world and also it is a family disease and those close to the alcohol dependent people are as deeply affected by it. Growing up with an alcoholic parent can have a deep rooted effect on children and contribute to a variety of challenging outcomes in adulthood. The present study was conducted to assess the level of stress and ways of coping among adult children of alcoholics. A qualitative phenomenological research design using descriptive analysis was used for the study. The study participants (6) were selected using purposive sampling technique who met the inclusion criteria. The data was collected by in-depth interview by using an open ended semi structured interview schedule. From the data analysis, two main themes (stress, coping) and 11 sub themes emerged. The result of this study revealed that different levels of stress was experienced by the adult children of alcoholics and various coping strategies were adopted by them to cope up with the above situation. As to conclude, the study provided insight into the lived experiences of being an adult child of alcoholics and the challenges they faced in their life. It also emphasized the ways in which they battled to overcome difficulties they experienced.