Caterpillars and Butterflies
The stigma, the family I no longer speak to—what will the backlash be?
The stigma, the family I no longer speak to—what will the backlash be?
Concerned Others & Professionals
Growing Up With a Parent Who is an Alcoholic
Talking about having a family member who is an alcoholic is still taboo in our country.
Talking about having a family member who is an alcoholic is still taboo in our country.
I didn’t have a choice as a child, but I do as an adult
Everyone commented on how lovely she was but behind closed doors she was anything but.
Everyone commented on how lovely she was but behind closed doors she was anything but.
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.
Behind closed doors, family life was chaotic
Family life was chaotic, and we would have regular police visits to our home.
Family life was chaotic, and we would have regular police visits to our home.
Life as an adult COA
Why doesn’t she care enough to stay sober for one day?
Why doesn’t she care enough to stay sober for one day?
Our mum was perfect when alcohol was not in her system
Growing up with an alcoholic parent is one of the most heart-wrenching experiences.
Growing up with an alcoholic parent is one of the most heart-wrenching experiences.
COAs are Superheroes
Film about a young man navigating life as an ACOA (adult child of an alcoholic).
Film about a young man navigating life as an ACOA (adult child of an alcoholic).
Adult Child of an Alcoholic
The fearful child expecting the worst lives within
The fearful child expecting the worst lives within
Not today
I drowned my pain, and it buried me
I became the dad I couldn’t save
I drowned my pain, and it buried me
I became the dad I couldn’t save
