I still find it hard to reflect on
Lucy was 13 when she found out her dad was drinking.
Lucy was 13 when she found out her dad was drinking.
Adults
I aged a decade for every night I dealt with my parents
Sophie shares how small moments of kindness helped her build a different future.
Sophie shares how small moments of kindness helped her build a different future.
My story
Emily shares about her mum’s alcoholism and finding her voice through writing.
Emily shares about her mum’s alcoholism and finding her voice through writing.
Finding hope beyond addiction
Andrew shares the hope he found through recovery from his partner’s addiction.
Andrew shares the hope he found through recovery from his partner’s addiction.
They all knew
Everyone knew what was happening in Kelly’s home, but nobody stepped in.
Everyone knew what was happening in Kelly’s home, but nobody stepped in.
Sometimes the hardest goodbyes are the ones needed the most
Growing up with an alcoholic father shaped Megan’s childhood and self-worth.
Growing up with an alcoholic father shaped Megan’s childhood and self-worth.
Reclaiming my dad from his alcoholism
Eve shares about learing to grieve, forgive and reclaim good memories of her dad.
Eve shares about learing to grieve, forgive and reclaim good memories of her dad.
A responsibility that was never mine to carry
Sharon reflects on how love, boundaries and painting became part of her healing journey.
Sharon reflects on how love, boundaries and painting became part of her healing journey.
Good Girl
Katy’s poem explores her experience of growing up with a parent’s addiction.
Katy’s poem explores her experience of growing up with a parent’s addiction.
Love, loss and understanding
Nikkie shares about grief, guilt and finding compassion for her mum’s addiction.
Nikkie shares about grief, guilt and finding compassion for her mum’s addiction.
