As a COA, I grew up in an environment where every day was uncertain.
As a COA, I grew up in an environment where every day was uncertain.
We are fighting to get back to normal. It is heroic.
We are fighting to get back to normal. It is heroic.
I love being part of something that truly gets me.
I love being part of something that truly gets me.
Sarah is a powerhouse campaigner to reduce stigma for families affected by alcohol problems.
Sarah is a powerhouse campaigner to reduce stigma for families affected by alcohol problems.
Finally I understand, no blame or reprimand
Finally I understand, no blame or reprimand
When my father died she would function during the daytimes as she needed to keep life going
When my father died she would function during the daytimes as she needed to keep life going
I kept a journal, it was like having a personal therapist
I kept a journal, it was like having a personal therapist
We have to change the conversations around addiction and being a COA. I won’t stop trying.
We have to change the conversations around addiction and being a COA. I won’t stop trying.
From the outside I was seen to be a lucky, privileged child with no right to complain
From the outside I was seen to be a lucky, privileged child with no right to complain
I love my dad dearly but can’t help but feel a sense of betrayal from him .
I love my dad dearly but can’t help but feel a sense of betrayal from him .