Racing Alone
Training alone. Racing alone. A poem by Lydia to give hope to COAs.
Training alone. Racing alone. A poem by Lydia to give hope to COAs.
Children
I thought of her as selfish, but now I understand
My mum Cheryl passed away suddenly in March at just 58.
My mum Cheryl passed away suddenly in March at just 58.
No One Wants To Talk About ‘The Thing’
Why does no one say anything? Because no one wants to talk about the thing.
Why does no one say anything? Because no one wants to talk about the thing.
To the child who loves Christmas
You are still important and thought of in this festive season.
You are still important and thought of in this festive season.
As soon as we go out for the day
This is what we do, daily.
This is what we do, daily.
A visit from a Merry Christmas past
I wanted to share how the term ‘Merry Christmas’ can feel, as the kid of an alcoholic.
I wanted to share how the term ‘Merry Christmas’ can feel, as the kid of an alcoholic.
Addiction is unacceptable and unfair
Addiction – in my life. It has caused me so much friction. It is unacceptable and unfair.
Addiction – in my life. It has caused me so much friction. It is unacceptable and unfair.
What normal looked like for me
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.
Pour
Please stop now, as you’ve had plenty.
Please stop now, as you’ve had plenty.
Isolated and alone but with a motivation to thrive in life
Nothing that your mum did is your fault! It is NEVER your fault!
Nothing that your mum did is your fault! It is NEVER your fault!
