I had a happy childhood until I first realised my dad was an alcoholic around the age of 12
I have accepted that this is the way it is and I have to make the most of the family relationships that I do have.
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I have accepted that this is the way it is and I have to make the most of the family relationships that I do have.
I have had to and continue to learn how to find new ways of being.
I’m not drowning my sorrows, that’s just not for me!
I will never drink myself stupid.
For a second I had a glimpse of a family where alcohol was not the priority.
To the outside world my family appeared perfect.
You’d walk home wondering what mess she was in, and what you would have to do to keep the peace.
The most surprising thing to me is just how many people think and feel exactly as I do and how it is all so closely linked to being a COA.
She kicked off at my friends and had to be physically restrained.
Of course I didn’t tell anyone about the bottle, just kept it to myself as with everything else.
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