You have to love yourself first
All I can do is support from an arm’s length. I’m a daughter, not a carer.
All I can do is support from an arm’s length. I’m a daughter, not a carer.
Concerned Others & Professionals
Toby Williams – #LunchtimeLives
‘You want to sweep it under the
carpet and not admit that
there is a deep flaw.’
‘You want to sweep it under the
carpet and not admit that
there is a deep flaw.’
Sophie K – #LunchtimeLives
‘I spent a lifetime hating myself… It’s beautiful on the other side.’
‘I spent a lifetime hating myself… It’s beautiful on the other side.’
I was told constantly over and over I was “the problem”
I couldn’t help but confront her and fight with her. I wanted to “fix it”.
I couldn’t help but confront her and fight with her. I wanted to “fix it”.
Get chatting to someone who you know will want to listen
I would urge anyone in a similar position to me to try not to live in denial about this.
I would urge anyone in a similar position to me to try not to live in denial about this.
The Lessons you taught me
If you are within arms-reach as a child or loved one, the negative stigma remains much the same.
If you are within arms-reach as a child or loved one, the negative stigma remains much the same.
I was longing for her to show an interest in my children and in my life
It’s scary that alcohol has made her this way and that she is permanently damaged
It’s scary that alcohol has made her this way and that she is permanently damaged
Dear Ceri (9 years old)
If I could come and tell you one thing it would be this—IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT.
If I could come and tell you one thing it would be this—IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT.
“Half Eight”
Why does he drink everyday, Why cant I have a say?
Why does he drink everyday, Why cant I have a say?
Grief
I just wish that we could have come before your addiction.
I just wish that we could have come before your addiction.
