Sober Dave – When alcohol becomes too important as a parent
I was in the selfish bubble of: “I need to drink. I need to drink.”
I was in the selfish bubble of: “I need to drink. I need to drink.”
Adults
Alcohol prioritised our needs
I spent days thinking that if I did not exist, it would make her better.
I spent days thinking that if I did not exist, it would make her better.
Milestones
It’s just over a week after I ran the London Marathon.
It’s just over a week after I ran the London Marathon.
He is Mr Wobbly
This is what we do, daily.
This is what we do, daily.
Running away from her
Deep down I knew what was happening.
Deep down I knew what was happening.
The grace of a nightingale
The whole family had suffered the damaging indignities…
The whole family had suffered the damaging indignities…
20 years on
I have been reflecting on how her death has shaped me.
I have been reflecting on how her death has shaped me.
Wonder
I wish things were different, I wish we were different
I wish things were different, I wish we were different
There was still a secret
Nothing to see here right?
Nothing to see here right?
The art of forgiveness
My inner child has found the courage to dance
My inner child has found the courage to dance
